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Bohane Family History

Bohane Surname Meaning

from Ó Buadhacháin see Bohan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bohane family from?

You can see how Bohane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohane family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bohane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bohane family living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bohane's in United Kingdom. Devon and 2 other counties had the highest population of Bohane families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohane 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 Bohane ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bohane. 100% of Bohane 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 909 census records available for the last name Bohane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohane 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 510 immigration records available for the last name Bohane. 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 35 military records available for the last name Bohane. For the veterans among your Bohane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohane lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Bohane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bohane in 1967 was 81, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohane 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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