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Bochnik Family History

Bochnik 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: Machnik, Bochenek, Bochner, Blahnik, Gornik, Blatnik, Buchner, Bohn

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Where is the Bochnik family from?

You can see how Bochnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bochnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bochnik families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bochnik's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bochnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bochnik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bochnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bochnik. 100% of Bochnik men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Bochnik 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

  • New Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Bochnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bochnik 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Bochnik. 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 141 military records available for the last name Bochnik. For the veterans among your Bochnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bochnik lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Bochnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bochnik in 1963 was 83, and 82 in 2002.

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