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Bohannen Family History

Bohannen 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: Bohannon, Bohannan, Yohannan, Hannen, Johansen, Bohnen, Yohannes

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Where is the Bohannen family from?

You can see how Bohannen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohannen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bohannen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bohannen family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Bohannen's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Bohannen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohannen 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 195 census records available for the last name Bohannen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohannen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bohannen. 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 25 military records available for the last name Bohannen. For the veterans among your Bohannen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohannen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1971, in the United States, Bohannen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bohannen in 1968 was 30, and 79 in 1971.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohannen 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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