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Bokas Family History

Bokas 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: Bakas, Bolas, Boas, Boka, Jonas, Boris, Boda, Boros, Bos, Bora

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Where is the Bokas family from?

You can see how Bokas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bokas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bokas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Bokas families living in Connecticut. This was about 31% of all the recorded Bokas's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Bokas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bokas 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 Bokas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bokas. 34% of Bokas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bokas women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Bottler
    34%
  • Cook
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Bokas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Bokas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bokas 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Bokas. 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 53 military records available for the last name Bokas. For the veterans among your Bokas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bokas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Bokas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bokas in 1965 was 75, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bokas 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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