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Bohil Family History

Bohil 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: Bohl, Borel, Boris, Basil, Bohm, Bodin, Bozic, Ohl, Bahl, Buhl

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Where is the Bohil family from?

You can see how Bohil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohil family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bohil families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bohil's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bohil families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohil 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 Bohil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bohil. 50% of Bohil 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Bohil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Bohil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohil 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Bohil. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bohil. For the veterans among your Bohil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohil lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Bohil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bohil in 1968 was 56, and 86 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bohil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohil 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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