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Bocco Family History

Bocco Name 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: Tocco, Bosco, Cocco, Rocco, Bucco, Zocco, Brocco, Boccio, Iocco

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Where is the Bocco family from?

You can see how Bocco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bocco family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bocco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Bocco families living in Ohio. This was about 63% of all the recorded Bocco's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bocco families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bocco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bocco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bocco. 64% of Bocco 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Glass Cutter
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
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Census Records

There are 720 census records available for the last name Bocco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bocco 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Bocco. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 210 military records available for the last name Bocco. For the veterans among your Bocco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bocco lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bocco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bocco in 1963 was 81, and 83 in 2004.

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