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Bockus Family History

Bockus Surname Meaning

Lithuanian (Bočkus): variant of Bačkus (see Backus). Americanized form of German Backhaus.

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


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Where is the Bockus family from?

You can see how Bockus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bockus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bockus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 41 Bockus families living in Quebec. This was about 66% of all the recorded Bockus's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bockus families in 1911.
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What did your Bockus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bockus. 100% of Bockus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bockus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bockus 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 602 immigration records available for the last name Bockus. 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 992 military records available for the last name Bockus. For the veterans among your Bockus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bockus lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Bockus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bockus in 1944 was 56, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bockus 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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