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Bohanan Family History

Bohanan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Bohannon.

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


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Where is the Bohanan family from?

You can see how Bohanan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohanan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bohanan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Bohanan families living in Cheshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Bohanan's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bohanan families in 1891.
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What did your Bohanan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bohanan. 100% of Bohanan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Bohanan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohanan 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Bohanan. 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 Bohanan. For the veterans among your Bohanan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohanan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bohanan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bohanan in 1959 was 59, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bohanan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohanan 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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