This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Bohonnon family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Bohonnon Family History

Bohonnon 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: Bohannon, Bohanon, Bohannan, Boynton, Shannon, Hannon, Johnson

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Bohonnon family from?

You can see how Bohonnon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohonnon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bohonnon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Bohonnon families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bohonnon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bohonnon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohonnon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Bohonnon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bohonnon. 65% of Bohonnon men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Bohonnon | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    65%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Gardener
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

What Bohonnon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Bohonnon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohonnon census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Bohonnon

Passenger Lists

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Bohonnon. 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.

View all Bohonnon immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 65 military records available for the last name Bohonnon. For the veterans among your Bohonnon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bohonnon military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bohonnon family history

Discover More

What is the average Bohonnon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Bohonnon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Bohonnon in 1965 was 38, and 54 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bohonnon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohonnon 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bohonnon family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial