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Bokamper Family History

Bokamper 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: Kamper, Bodamer, Bolander, Kampen, Kamber, Boehmer, Kamler, Kemper

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Where is the Bokamper family from?

You can see how Bokamper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bokamper family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bokamper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Bokamper families living in Missouri. This was about 71% of all the recorded Bokamper's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bokamper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bokamper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bokamper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bokamper. 60% of Bokamper men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bokamper women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Bokamper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bokamper 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Bokamper. 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 47 military records available for the last name Bokamper. For the veterans among your Bokamper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bokamper lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Bokamper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bokamper in 1967 was 75, and 82 in 2002.

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