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Bockhaus Family History

Bockhaus 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, Eckhaus, Dickhaus, Backhus, Bockus, Lockhart

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Where is the Bockhaus family from?

You can see how Bockhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bockhaus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bockhaus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Bockhaus families living in Yorkshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Bockhaus's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bockhaus families in 1891.
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What did your Bockhaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bockhaus. 57% of Bockhaus men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Bockhaus women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bockhaus were Clerk and Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Bockhaus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bockhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bockhaus 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Bockhaus. 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 148 military records available for the last name Bockhaus. For the veterans among your Bockhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bockhaus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bockhaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bockhaus in 1962 was 83, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bockhaus ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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