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Bohlinger Family History

Bohlinger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from a place called Bohling in Baden or Bohlingen in Württemberg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bohlinger family from?

You can see how Bohlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohlinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bohlinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Bohlinger families living in New York. This was about 16% of all the recorded Bohlinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bohlinger families in 1880.
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What did your Bohlinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bohlinger. 35% of Bohlinger men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Bohlinger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bohlinger were Operator and Housekeeper.

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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
    35%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bohlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohlinger 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Bohlinger. 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 403 military records available for the last name Bohlinger. For the veterans among your Bohlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohlinger lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Bohlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bohlinger in 1951 was 50, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohlinger 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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