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Bocko Family History

Bocko 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: Bock, Bosko, Boiko, Bojko, Bucko, Boyko, Bobko, Beck, Cocke, Brock

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Where is the Bocko family from?

You can see how Bocko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bocko family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bocko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Bocko families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bocko's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bocko families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bocko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bocko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bocko. 62% of Bocko men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    62%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Dishwasher
    16%
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What Bocko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 510 census records available for the last name Bocko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bocko 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Bocko. 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 289 military records available for the last name Bocko. For the veterans among your Bocko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bocko lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Bocko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bocko in 1954 was 60, and 71 in 2003.

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