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Bockus Name Meaning

Lithuanian (Bočkus): variant of Bačkus (see Backus ). Americanized form of German Backhaus .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Backus, Backhus, Bachus, Brockus, Backes, Boggus, Mockus, Barkus

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Where is the Bockus family from?

You can see how Bockus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bockus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bockus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 11 Bockus families living in New York. This was about 85% of all the recorded Bockus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bockus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bockus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bockus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bockus. 24% of Bockus men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Bockus women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bockus were Farm Hand and Housewife. .

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Farm Hand
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bockus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bockus 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 602 immigration records available for the last name Bockus. 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 992 military records available for the last name Bockus. For the veterans among your Bockus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bockus lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Bockus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bockus in 1944 was 56, and 87 in 2004.

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