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Bokorny Family History

Bokorny 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: Pokorny, Bokor, Pokorney, Oborny, Boone, Bourne, Korn, Borne, Bjorn

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Where is the Bokorny family from?

You can see how Bokorny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bokorny family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bokorny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Bokorny families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Bokorny's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bokorny families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Bokorny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bokorny 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Bokorny. 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 16 military records available for the last name Bokorny. For the veterans among your Bokorny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bokorny lifespan?

Average Bokorny life expectancy in 1975 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bokorny 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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