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Bohanek Family History

Bohanek Surname 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: Johanek, Bohner, Beranek, Kahanek, Bohnet, Bohnen, Tomanek, Bochenek

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Where is the Bohanek family from?

You can see how Bohanek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohanek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Bohanek families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Bohanek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bohanek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohanek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bohanek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bohanek. 100% of Bohanek 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Bohanek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Bohanek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohanek 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Bohanek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 69 military records available for the last name Bohanek. For the veterans among your Bohanek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohanek lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Bohanek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bohanek in 1960 was 39, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bohanek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohanek 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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