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Bokesch Family History

Bokesch 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: Boesch, Bosch, Borsch, Roesch, Benesch, Loesch, Bruesch, Moesch

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Where is the Bokesch family from?

You can see how Bokesch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bokesch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bokesch family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bokesch's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Bokesch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bokesch 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 Bokesch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bokesch. 100% of Bokesch men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

What Bokesch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Bokesch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bokesch 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Bokesch. 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 26 military records available for the last name Bokesch. For the veterans among your Bokesch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bokesch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Bokesch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bokesch in 1966 was 53, and 80 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bokesch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bokesch 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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