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Bohlson Family History

Bohlson 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: Ohlson, Bolson, Bohlen, Belson, Johnson, Bolton, Boyson, Coulson

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Where is the Bohlson family from?

You can see how Bohlson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohlson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bohlson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Bohlson families living in Kentucky. This was about 57% of all the recorded Bohlson's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Bohlson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Bohlson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohlson 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Bohlson. 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 14 military records available for the last name Bohlson. For the veterans among your Bohlson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohlson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Bohlson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bohlson in 1969 was 89, and 96 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohlson 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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