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Bokstrom Family History

Bokstrom 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: Bostrom, Backstrom, Mostrom, Borgstrom, Bystrom, Ekstrom, Norstrom

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Bokstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bokstrom 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Bokstrom. 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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There are 17 military records available for the last name Bokstrom. For the veterans among your Bokstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bokstrom lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1995, in the United States, Bokstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bokstrom in 1985 was 70, and 68 in 1995.

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