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Bockelie Family History

Bockelie 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: Gockel, Bickel, Buckel, Rockel, Cocklin, Bucklin, Rocklin, Buchele

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Bockelie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bockelie 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Bockelie. 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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There are 35 military records available for the last name Bockelie. For the veterans among your Bockelie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bockelie lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Bockelie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bockelie in 1982 was 62, and 94 in 2001.

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