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Bohanner Family History

Bohanner 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: Bolander, Bonner, Banner, Bohner, Yohannes, Hanner, Bohannon

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Where is the Bohanner family from?

You can see how Bohanner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohanner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Bohanner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bohanner family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Bohanner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bohanner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohanner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bohanner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bohanner. 100% of Bohanner women 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Bohanner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Bohanner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohanner 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bohanner. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bohanner. For the veterans among your Bohanner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohanner lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Bohanner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bohanner in 1969 was 54, and 79 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohanner 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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