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Bohem Family History

Bohem 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: Bohm, Bohen, Borel, Boehm, Boden, Bower, Bobek, Bode, Boye, Bogen

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Where is the Bohem family from?

You can see how Bohem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohem family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bohem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bohem families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bohem's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bohem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohem 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 Bohem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bohem. 100% of Bohem men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 881 census records available for the last name Bohem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohem 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Bohem. 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 145 military records available for the last name Bohem. For the veterans among your Bohem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohem lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bohem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bohem in 1958 was 60, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bohem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohem 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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