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Bohenstiel Family History

Bohenstiel 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: Rosenstiel, Bonesteel, Rosensteel, Borstel, Bodenstein, Hohenstein

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Where is the Bohenstiel family from?

You can see how Bohenstiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohenstiel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bohenstiel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bohenstiel families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Bohenstiel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bohenstiel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Bohenstiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohenstiel 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bohenstiel. 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 18 military records available for the last name Bohenstiel. For the veterans among your Bohenstiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohenstiel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Bohenstiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bohenstiel in 1972 was 67, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohenstiel 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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