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Bokemeier Family History

Bokemeier 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: Berkemeier, Broekemeier, Hockemeyer, Bredemeier, Burgmeier, Boedeker

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Where is the Bokemeier family from?

You can see how Bokemeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bokemeier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Bokemeier families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Bokemeier's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bokemeier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bokemeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bokemeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Metal Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bokemeier. 100% of Bokemeier men worked as a Metal Worker. .

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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

  • Metal Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Bokemeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bokemeier 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bokemeier. 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 68 military records available for the last name Bokemeier. For the veterans among your Bokemeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bokemeier lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Bokemeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bokemeier in 1965 was 76, and 84 in 2002.

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