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Boken Family History

Boken 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: Boden, Bogen, Bolen, Boen, Boker, Bowen, Boren, Boven, Loken, Bohen

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Where is the Boken family from?

You can see how Boken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Boken families living in Lancashire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Boken's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Boken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boken 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 Boken ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boken. 100% of Boken men worked as a General Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boken 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Boken. 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 215 military records available for the last name Boken. For the veterans among your Boken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boken lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Boken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Boken in 1944 was 41, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boken 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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