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Bohrnstedt Family History

Bohrnstedt 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: Bohnstedt, Bergstedt, Bierstedt, Bornstein, Bockenstedt, Bernstein

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Where is the Bohrnstedt family from?

You can see how Bohrnstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohrnstedt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bohrnstedt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bohrnstedt families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Bohrnstedt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bohrnstedt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohrnstedt 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 59 census records available for the last name Bohrnstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohrnstedt 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bohrnstedt. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bohrnstedt. For the veterans among your Bohrnstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohrnstedt lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1992, in the United States, Bohrnstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bohrnstedt in 1951 was 51, and 92 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohrnstedt 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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