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Bookfor Family History

Bookfor 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: Booker, Bokor, Boozer, Bodiford, Bosko, Book, Bickford, Bowker

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Where is the Bookfor family from?

You can see how Bookfor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bookfor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bookfor family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bookfor's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bookfor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bookfor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Bookfor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bookfor 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bookfor. 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 22 military records available for the last name Bookfor. For the veterans among your Bookfor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bookfor lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Bookfor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bookfor in 1974 was 76, and 49 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bookfor 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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