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Bokelund Family History

Bokelund 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: Okerlund, Ekelund, Boland, Roseland, Copeland, Wakeland, Borland

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Where is the Bokelund family from?

You can see how Bokelund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bokelund family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bokelund families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bokelund's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bokelund families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Bokelund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bokelund 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Bokelund. 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 21 military records available for the last name Bokelund. For the veterans among your Bokelund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bokelund lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bokelund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bokelund in 1963 was 68, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bokelund 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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