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Bokey Family History

Bokey 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: Boley, Boker, Bovey, Lokey, Boney, Gokey, Okey, Bakey, Bodey, Borel

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Where is the Bokey family from?

You can see how Bokey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bokey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bokey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bokey family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bokey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bokey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bokey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Bokey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bokey 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Bokey. 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 Bokey. For the veterans among your Bokey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bokey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Bokey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bokey in 1963 was 78, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bokey 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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