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Bookson Family History

Bookson 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: Cookson, Goodson, Booton, Boyson, Woodson, Cookston, Bookman, Berkson

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Where is the Bookson family from?

You can see how Bookson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bookson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bookson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bookson family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Bookson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Bookson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bookson 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 91 census records available for the last name Bookson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bookson 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bookson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bookson. For the veterans among your Bookson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bookson lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Bookson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bookson in 1984 was 84, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bookson 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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