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Bohanen Family History

Bohanen 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: Bohnen, Bohanon, Bohanan, Bohlen, Bohner, Hanen, Bohnet, Bohen

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Where is the Bohanen family from?

You can see how Bohanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohanen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Bohanen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bohanen family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Bohanen's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Bohanen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohanen 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 181 census records available for the last name Bohanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohanen 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bohanen. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bohanen. For the veterans among your Bohanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohanen lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bohanen

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