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Bockenhagen Family History

Bockenhagen 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: Borkenhagen, Falkenhagen, Buddenhagen, Bugenhagen, Greenhagen

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Where is the Bockenhagen family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bockenhagen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bockenhagen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bockenhagen. 60% of Bockenhagen 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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Bockenhagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bockenhagen 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Bockenhagen. 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 27 military records available for the last name Bockenhagen. For the veterans among your Bockenhagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bockenhagen lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1992, in the United States, Bockenhagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bockenhagen in 1991 was 82, and 77 in 1992.

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