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Bockwoldt Family History

Bockwoldt 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: Bockholt, Lockwood, Rockhold, Bockhorst, Bornholdt, Rockwood

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Where is the Bockwoldt family from?

You can see how Bockwoldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bockwoldt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Bockwoldt families living in Iowa. This was about 35% of all the recorded Bockwoldt's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Bockwoldt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bockwoldt 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 Bockwoldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bockwoldt. 46% of Bockwoldt men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Farm
    37%
  • Farming
    19%

What Bockwoldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Bockwoldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bockwoldt 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Bockwoldt. 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 85 military records available for the last name Bockwoldt. For the veterans among your Bockwoldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bockwoldt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Bockwoldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bockwoldt in 1966 was 75, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bockwoldt 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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