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Bohlmeyer Family History

Bohlmeyer 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: Kohlmeyer, Borgmeyer, Lohmeyer, Billmeyer, Kohlmeier, Kollmeyer

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Where is the Bohlmeyer family from?

You can see how Bohlmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohlmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bohlmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Bohlmeyer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bohlmeyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bohlmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohlmeyer 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 Bohlmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bohlmeyer. 100% of Bohlmeyer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bohlmeyer women worked as a Housework.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Bohlmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Bohlmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohlmeyer 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Bohlmeyer. 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 31 military records available for the last name Bohlmeyer. For the veterans among your Bohlmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohlmeyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bohlmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bohlmeyer in 1964 was 68, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohlmeyer 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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