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Bockis Family History

Bockis 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: Bockus, Boris, Kocsis, Botkin, Bock, Backus, Socks, Bois, Brocks

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Where is the Bockis family from?

You can see how Bockis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bockis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bockis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Bockis families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bockis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bockis families in 1880.
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What did your Bockis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Painter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Bockis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bockis 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Bockis. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bockis. For the veterans among your Bockis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bockis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bockis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bockis in 1967 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

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