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Bohan Family History

Bohan Surname Meaning

Irish (Leitrim): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Buadhacháin from a personal name which is a diminutive of buadhach ‘victorious’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bohan family from?

You can see how Bohan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bohan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 42 Bohan families living in Lancashire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Bohan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bohan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohan 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 Bohan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bohan. 46% of Bohan men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Bohan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bohan were General Labourer On Roads Heavy Worker and Hospital Nurse.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    46%
  • Iron Moulder
    19%
  • Builders Labourer Heavy Worker
    19%
  • General Labourer On Roads Heavy Worker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%
  • Hospital Nurse
    5%

What Bohan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Bohan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohan 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Bohan. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Bohan. For the veterans among your Bohan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohan lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Bohan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bohan in 1947 was 40, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bohan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohan 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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