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Boknecht Family History

Boknecht 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: Knecht, Bauknecht, Bonnet, Barfknecht, Gutknecht, Brecht, Becht

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Where is the Boknecht family from?

You can see how Boknecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boknecht family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boknecht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Boknecht families living in Indiana. This was about 55% of all the recorded Boknecht's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Boknecht families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boknecht 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 Boknecht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boknecht. 72% of Boknecht men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    72%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

What Boknecht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Boknecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boknecht 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Boknecht. 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 25 military records available for the last name Boknecht. For the veterans among your Boknecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boknecht lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Boknecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Boknecht in 1969 was 76, and 75 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boknecht

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boknecht 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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