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Bohre Family History

Bohre 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: Bohr, Bohle, Borre, Bohrer, Bohren, Boire, Boore, Behre, Bohne, Bahre

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Where is the Bohre family from?

You can see how Bohre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohre family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bohre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bohre family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bohre's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Bohre families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohre 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 106 census records available for the last name Bohre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohre 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Bohre. 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 25 military records available for the last name Bohre. For the veterans among your Bohre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohre lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Bohre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bohre in 1971 was 92, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohre 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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