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Bohley Family History

Bohley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Boley.

Possibly Irish: variant of O'Bohelly an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Buachalla (see Buckley).

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


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Where is the Bohley family from?

You can see how Bohley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bohley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Bohley families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bohley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bohley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohley 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 Bohley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Inspector and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bohley. 15% of Bohley men worked as an Inspector and 34% of Bohley women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bohley were Baker and Maid.

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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

  • Inspector
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Baker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Typist
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Maid
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bohley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohley 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Bohley. 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 391 military records available for the last name Bohley. For the veterans among your Bohley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohley lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Bohley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bohley in 1961 was 62, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohley 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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