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Bohi Family History

Bohi 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: Bohm, Bohn, Bodi, Bohl, Bohr, Boni, Bosi, John, Shi, Chi

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Where is the Bohi family from?

You can see how Bohi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bohi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bohi family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bohi's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bohi families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohi 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 Bohi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bohi. 20% of Bohi men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Owner
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%

What Bohi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 674 census records available for the last name Bohi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohi 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Bohi. 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 147 military records available for the last name Bohi. For the veterans among your Bohi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohi lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bohi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bohi in 1966 was 77, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bohi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohi 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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