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Bocksel Family History

Bocksel 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, Bichsel, Hecksel, Boeckel, Beckel

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Where is the Bocksel family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bocksel 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 Bocksel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mariner Engence was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bocksel. 100% of Bocksel men worked as a Mariner Engence. .

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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

  • Mariner Engence
    100%
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Bocksel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bocksel 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Bocksel. 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 Bocksel. For the veterans among your Bocksel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bocksel lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1988, in the United States, Bocksel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bocksel in 1984 was 74, and 72 in 1988.

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