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Bohay Family History

Bohay 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: Bohan, Bohac, Bohaty, Bowhay, Bobay, Hay, Mohan, Boda, Bay, Bora

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Where is the Bohay family from?

You can see how Bohay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bohay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bohay families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bohay's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Bohay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohay 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 Bohay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bohay. 100% of Bohay men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Bohay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 689 census records available for the last name Bohay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohay 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Bohay. 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 57 military records available for the last name Bohay. For the veterans among your Bohay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohay lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Bohay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bohay in 1954 was 59, and 39 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bohay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohay 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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