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Bockhans Family History

Bockhans Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Brockhaus, Backhaus, Bockman, Backman, Kochan, Lockhart, Buckman

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Where is the Bockhans family from?

You can see how Bockhans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bockhans family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Bockhans families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Bockhans family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bockhans's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bockhans families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Bockhans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bockhans census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Bockhans. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Bockhans. For the veterans among your Bockhans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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