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Bohlein Family History

Bohlein 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: Bohlen, Bohlin, Bolen, Schlein, Poehlein, Bohle, Behlen, Bouldin

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Where is the Bohlein family from?

You can see how Bohlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohlein family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bohlein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bohlein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bohlein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohlein 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 73 census records available for the last name Bohlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohlein 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Bohlein. 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 215 military records available for the last name Bohlein. For the veterans among your Bohlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohlein lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Bohlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bohlein in 1970 was 76, and 91 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohlein 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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