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Bockowski Family History

Bockowski 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: Borkowski, Bonkowski, Borowski, Cackowski, Buczkowski, Mackowski

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Where is the Bockowski family from?

You can see how Bockowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bockowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bockowski families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bockowski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bockowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bockowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bockowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bockowski. 64% of Bockowski men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    64%
  • Printer
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%

What Bockowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Bockowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bockowski 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Bockowski. 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 38 military records available for the last name Bockowski. For the veterans among your Bockowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bockowski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bockowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bockowski in 1964 was 58, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bockowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bockowski 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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