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Bohammer Family History

Bohammer 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: Hammer, Brammer, Mohammed, Bommer, Bohmer, Bodamer, Sommer, Bolander

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Where is the Bohammer family from?

You can see how Bohammer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohammer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bohammer families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Bohammer family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Bohammer's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Bohammer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohammer 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 18 census records available for the last name Bohammer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohammer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bohammer. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bohammer. For the veterans among your Bohammer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohammer lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1975, in the United States, Bohammer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Bohammer in 1974 was 80, and 83 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohammer 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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