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Bohdan Family History

Bohdan 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: Bogdan, Bohan, Bohman, Bowden, Mohan, Boda, Bowman, Jordan, Boden

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Where is the Bohdan family from?

You can see how Bohdan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohdan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Bohdan families living in Illinois. This was about 18% of all the recorded Bohdan's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bohdan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohdan 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 Bohdan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bohdan. 100% of Bohdan men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Bohdan women worked as an Inspector.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

What Bohdan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Bohdan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohdan 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Bohdan. 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 89 military records available for the last name Bohdan. For the veterans among your Bohdan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohdan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bohdan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bohdan in 1962 was 45, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bohdan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohdan 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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