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Bokus Family History

Bokus 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: Bonus, Bogus, Bolus, Bockus, Boris, Boros, Bos, Kus, Brus, Boss

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Where is the Bokus family from?

You can see how Bokus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bokus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bokus families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bokus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bokus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bokus 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 Bokus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bokus. 43% of Bokus 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
    43%
  • Farming
    29%
  • Miner
    29%

What Bokus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Bokus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bokus 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Bokus. 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 65 military records available for the last name Bokus. For the veterans among your Bokus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bokus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Bokus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bokus in 1967 was 62, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bokus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bokus 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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