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Bokly Family History

Bokly 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: Bold, Bolle, Body, Bly, Bogle, Bole, Bolla, Bolt, Polly, Boll

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Where is the Bokly family from?

You can see how Bokly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bokly family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bokly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Bokly family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Bokly's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Bokly families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Bokly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bokly 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bokly. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bokly. For the veterans among your Bokly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bokly lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1978, in the United States, Bokly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Bokly in 1965 was 82, and 75 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bokly 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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