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Bohin Family History

Bohin 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: Bodin, Bohn, Bolin, Bohen, Bogin, Borin, Bohan, Bohon, Bohlin, Bonin

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Where is the Bohin family from?

You can see how Bohin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bohin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 5 Bohin families living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bohin's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Bohin families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohin 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 Bohin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wharf Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bohin. 100% of Bohin men worked as a Wharf Labourer and 64% of Bohin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Wharf Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    37%

What Bohin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 635 census records available for the last name Bohin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohin 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Bohin. 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 196 military records available for the last name Bohin. For the veterans among your Bohin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bohin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bohin in 1958 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bohin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohin 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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