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Bockheim Family History

Bockheim 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: Borsheim, Buchheim, Buckheit, Opheim, Bickham, Solheim, Dockham

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Where is the Bockheim family from?

You can see how Bockheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bockheim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bockheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bockheim families living in Michigan. This was about 88% of all the recorded Bockheim's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bockheim families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Bockheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bockheim 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Bockheim. 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 36 military records available for the last name Bockheim. For the veterans among your Bockheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bockheim lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bockheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bockheim in 1965 was 55, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bockheim 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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