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Bohles Family History

Bohles 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, Bohle, Bohley, Boles, Bolles, Bohler, Kohles, Bowles, Bohls

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Where is the Bohles family from?

You can see how Bohles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohles family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bohles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bohles family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bohles's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Bohles families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohles 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 Bohles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bohles. 43% of Bohles 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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Conductor
    29%

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Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Bohles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohles 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Bohles. 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 183 military records available for the last name Bohles. For the veterans among your Bohles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohles lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Bohles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bohles in 1962 was 63, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bohles

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohles 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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