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Bohte Family History

Bohte 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: Botte, Bohle, Bolte, Boyte, Boote, Bohne, Bonte, Boyce, Conte, Bolle

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Where is the Bohte family from?

You can see how Bohte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohte family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bohte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bohte family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bohte's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bohte families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohte 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 Bohte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bohte. 50% of Bohte men worked as a Waiter.

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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

  • Waiter
    50%
  • Labor
    50%

What Bohte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Bohte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohte 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Bohte. 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 43 military records available for the last name Bohte. For the veterans among your Bohte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohte lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bohte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bohte in 1963 was 85, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohte 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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