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Bohla Family History

Bohla 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: Bolla, Bohl, Bohle, Bohls, Bold, Boda, Bolle, Bora, Bala, Bohm

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Where is the Bohla family from?

You can see how Bohla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohla family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bohla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bohla family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bohla's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bohla families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Bohla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohla 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Bohla. 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 52 military records available for the last name Bohla. For the veterans among your Bohla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohla lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Bohla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bohla in 1978 was 56, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohla 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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