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Bockover Family History

Bockover Surname Meaning

Altered form of Bockoven a surname of German or perhaps Dutch origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bockover family from?

You can see how Bockover families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bockover family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bockover families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Bockover families living in Yorkshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Bockover's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bockover families in 1891.
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What did your Bockover ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bockover. 24% of Bockover men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bockover women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bockover were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Bockover family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bockover. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bockover 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Bockover. 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 339 military records available for the last name Bockover. For the veterans among your Bockover ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bockover lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Bockover life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bockover in 1952 was 50, and 69 in 2004.

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