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Boczar Name Meaning

Polish: occupational name for a cooper.

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


Similar surnames: Bodnar, Bondar, Boczek, Bocker, Bachar, Bednar, Bazar, Bonar, Kozar

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Where is the Boczar family from?

You can see how Boczar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boczar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Boczar families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 26% of all the recorded Boczar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Boczar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boczar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boczar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boczar. 43% of Boczar men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Boczar women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boczar were Machinist and Conner. .

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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
    43%
  • Labor
    29%
  • Machinist
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Clerical
    34%
  • Conner
    34%
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Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Boczar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boczar 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 451 immigration records available for the last name Boczar. 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 228 military records available for the last name Boczar. For the veterans among your Boczar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boczar lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Boczar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Boczar in 1961 was 44, and 82 in 2004.

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