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Bockstie Family History

Bockstie 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: Bostic, Dostie, Bossie, Eckstine, Lockie, Brockie, Cocke, Borst

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Where is the Bockstie family from?

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

What did your Bockstie ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Bockstie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bockstie 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bockstie. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bockstie. For the veterans among your Bockstie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bockstie lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Bockstie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bockstie in 1965 was 76, and 85 in 2000.

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