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Bokoski Family History

Bokoski 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: Bukoski, Boroski, Bonkoski, Koski, Borowski, Borkowski, Borski

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Where is the Bokoski family from?

You can see how Bokoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bokoski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bokoski families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Bokoski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Bokoski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bokoski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bokoski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bokoski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bokoski. 75% of Bokoski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bokoski women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    75%
  • New Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Bokoski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Bokoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bokoski 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Bokoski. 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 103 military records available for the last name Bokoski. For the veterans among your Bokoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bokoski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bokoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bokoski in 1964 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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