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Bohey Family History

Bohey 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: Boley, Bovey, Bohen, Bohley, Boney, Fohey, Yohey, Bodey, Borel, Boden

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Where is the Bohey family from?

You can see how Bohey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bohey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Bohey families living in Hampshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Bohey's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Bohey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohey 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 Bohey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bohey. 100% of Bohey 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bohey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Bohey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohey 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Bohey. 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 23 military records available for the last name Bohey. For the veterans among your Bohey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Bohey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bohey in 1971 was 65, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bohey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohey 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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