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Bohannon Family History

Bohannon Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Buadhachanáin a double diminutive of buadhach ‘victorious’.

The surname is also Anglicized Bohan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bohannon family from?

You can see how Bohannon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohannon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bohannon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Bohannon families living in Essex. This was about 42% of all the recorded Bohannon's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Bohannon families in 1891.
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What did your Bohannon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bakers Roundsman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bohannon. 100% of Bohannon men worked as a Bakers Roundsman and 100% of Bohannon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Bakers Roundsman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Bohannon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohannon 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bohannon. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Bohannon. For the veterans among your Bohannon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohannon lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Bohannon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bohannon in 1943 was 39, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bohannon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohannon 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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