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Bochenski Family History

Bochenski 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: Kochanski, Bochenek, Bogdanski, Kocinski, Baczewski, Buchalski

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Where is the Bochenski family from?

You can see how Bochenski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bochenski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Bochenski families living in New Jersey. This was about 21% of all the recorded Bochenski's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Bochenski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bochenski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bochenski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bochenski. 47% of Bochenski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bochenski women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bochenski were Blacksmith and Weaver. .

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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
    47%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Blacksmith
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Weaver
    50%
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Census Records

There are 582 census records available for the last name Bochenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bochenski 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Bochenski. 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 283 military records available for the last name Bochenski. For the veterans among your Bochenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bochenski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bochenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bochenski in 1964 was 88, and 71 in 2003.

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