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Bockstege Family History

Bockstege 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: Beckstead, Bockover, Dockstader, Eckstein, Borstel, Blackstone, Boege

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bockstege ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Bockstege. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bockstege 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Bockstege. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bockstege. For the veterans among your Bockstege ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bockstege lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Bockstege life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bockstege in 1963 was 79, and 73 in 1997.

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