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Bockmon Family History

Bockmon 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: Bockman, Backman, Buckman, Beckman, Brockman, Boeckman, Rockman

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Where is the Bockmon family from?

You can see how Bockmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bockmon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bockmon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Bockmon families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Bockmon's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Bockmon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bockmon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bockmon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bockmon. 64% of Bockmon men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bockmon women worked as a Nurse. .

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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

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Soldier
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 589 census records available for the last name Bockmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bockmon 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Bockmon. 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 78 military records available for the last name Bockmon. For the veterans among your Bockmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bockmon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bockmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bockmon in 1967 was 65, and 95 in 2004.

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