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Bohma Family History

Bohma 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: Bohm, Bouma, Bosma, Bohman, Boehm, Boda, Bowman, Bora, Cosma, Bodman

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Where is the Bohma family from?

You can see how Bohma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohma family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bohma families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Bohma family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bohma's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bohma families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohma 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 Bohma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bohma. 100% of Bohma 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
    100%

What Bohma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Bohma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohma 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Bohma. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bohma. For the veterans among your Bohma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohma lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1971, in the United States, Bohma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bohma in 1966 was 85, and 25 in 1971.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohma 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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