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Bokay Family History

Bokay 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: Boka, Bobay, Kay, Boda, Bay, Bora, Body, Bonar, Bolam, Boat

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Where is the Bokay family from?

You can see how Bokay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bokay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bokay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 5 Bokay families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bokay's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bokay families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Bokay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bokay 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Bokay. 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 15 military records available for the last name Bokay. For the veterans among your Bokay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bokay lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bokay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bokay in 1957 was 50, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bokay 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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