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Bohentin Family History

Bohentin 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: Henton, Boynton, Benton, Brenton, Boutin, Shenton, Bonetti, Valentin

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Bohentin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohentin 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 Bohentin. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Bohentin. For the veterans among your Bohentin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohentin lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1990, in the United States, Bohentin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bohentin in 1984 was 83, and 62 in 1990.

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