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Bookman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Buchmann and probably also of some other similar (like-sounding) German surname such as Böckmann (see Boeckmann ). Americanized form of Dutch Boeckman or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


Similar surnames: Bockman, Hockman, Brotman, Bozeman, Goosman, Poorman, Koopman, Bowman

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Where is the Bookman family from?

You can see how Bookman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bookman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bookman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Bookman families living in South Carolina. This was about 56% of all the recorded Bookman's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Bookman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bookman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bookman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bookman. 17% of Bookman men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Bookman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bookman were Clerk and Laundress. .

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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
    17%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    14%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Laundress
    6%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Bookman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bookman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bookman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bookman. For the veterans among your Bookman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bookman lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Bookman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bookman in 1948 was 67, and 80 in 2004.

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