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Bockhurst Family History

Bockhurst 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: Bockhorst, Blackhurst, Barkhurst, Lockhart, Bathurst, Broadhurst

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Where is the Bockhurst family from?

You can see how Bockhurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bockhurst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bockhurst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bockhurst families living in Missouri. This was about 86% of all the recorded Bockhurst's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bockhurst families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Bockhurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bockhurst 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Bockhurst. 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 9 military records available for the last name Bockhurst. For the veterans among your Bockhurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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