Bockenstedt Family History

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Bockenstedt Name Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so called.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Bohnstedt, Bierstedt, Bodenstein, Fleckenstein, Rosenstein

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Bockenstedt Family Origin

Where is the Bockenstedt family from?

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You can see how Bockenstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bockenstedt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bockenstedt families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Bockenstedt families living in Iowa. This was about 88% of all the recorded Bockenstedt's in the USA. Iowa had the highest population of Bockenstedt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bockenstedt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Bockenstedt Family Occupations

What did your Bockenstedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Bockenstedt occupation in the USA was Farmer. 100% of Bockenstedt's were Farmers.

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  • Farmer

    100%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bockenstedt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Bockenstedt Historical Records

What Bockenstedt family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bockenstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bockenstedt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Bockenstedt. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bockenstedt. For the veterans among your Bockenstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Bockenstedt Life Expectancy

What is the average Bockenstedt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bockenstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bockenstedt in 1965 was 71, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bockenstedt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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