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Bokien Family History

Bokien 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: Bowden, Boden, Botten, Bien, Bogen, Bodin, Jokinen, Bolen, Botkin

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Where is the Bokien family from?

You can see how Bokien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bokien family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bokien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Bokien families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Bokien's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bokien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bokien 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 121 census records available for the last name Bokien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bokien 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Bokien. 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 Bokien. For the veterans among your Bokien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bokien lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1986, in the United States, Bokien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bokien in 1953 was 52, and 94 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bokien 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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