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Bockstahler Family History

Bockstahler 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: Burgstahler, Dockstader, Hochstatter, Hochstetler, Bicksler, Stahler

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Where is the Bockstahler family from?

You can see how Bockstahler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bockstahler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bockstahler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Bockstahler families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bockstahler's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Bockstahler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bockstahler 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 Bockstahler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bockstahler. 36% of Bockstahler men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Bockstahler women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bockstahler were Chemist and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    36%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Baker
    15%
  • Chemist
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Bockstahler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 735 census records available for the last name Bockstahler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bockstahler 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Bockstahler. 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 151 military records available for the last name Bockstahler. For the veterans among your Bockstahler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bockstahler lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Bockstahler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bockstahler in 1952 was 59, and 86 in 2004.

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