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Bokman Family History

Bokman 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: Bowman, Bodman, Boman, Bookman, Bozman, Bouman, Bockman, Borman

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Where is the Bokman family from?

You can see how Bokman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bokman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bokman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Bokman families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Bokman's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Bokman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bokman 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 Bokman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bokman. 100% of Bokman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bokman women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Bokman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bokman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bokman 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Bokman. 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 163 military records available for the last name Bokman. For the veterans among your Bokman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bokman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Bokman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bokman in 1954 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bokman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bokman 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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