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Bohanning Family History

Bohanning 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: Johanning, Hanning, Bohning, Banning, Branning, Bohannon, Channing

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Bohanning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohanning 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 Bohanning. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bohanning. For the veterans among your Bohanning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohanning lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Bohanning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bohanning in 1963 was 73, and 64 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohanning 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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