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Bokon Family History

Bokon 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: Okon, Boron, Bolon, Bokor, Bohon, Boon, Baron, Boros, Boden, Boone

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Where is the Bokon family from?

You can see how Bokon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bokon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Bokon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 2 Bokon families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Bokon's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Bokon families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bokon 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 Bokon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bokon. 34% of Bokon men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%

What Bokon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Bokon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bokon 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Bokon. 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 47 military records available for the last name Bokon. For the veterans among your Bokon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bokon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bokon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bokon in 1963 was 79, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bokon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bokon 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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