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Bohmke Family History

Bohmke 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: Boehmke, Bohlke, Bohm, Bohle, Borke, Boehlke, Boeke, Boehnke, Behlke

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Where is the Bohmke family from?

You can see how Bohmke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohmke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bohmke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bohmke families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bohmke's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Bohmke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohmke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Bohmke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohmke 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Bohmke. 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 93 military records available for the last name Bohmke. For the veterans among your Bohmke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohmke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Bohmke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bohmke in 1965 was 81, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bohmke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohmke 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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