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Bohmer Family History

Bohmer Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (western Ashkenazic) (Böhmer): see Boehmer.

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


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Where is the Bohmer family from?

You can see how Bohmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bohmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Bohmer families living in London. This was about 78% of all the recorded Bohmer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bohmer families in 1891.
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What did your Bohmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bohmer. 29% of Bohmer men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Bohmer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bohmer were Salesman and Typist.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Ass Store Keeper
    20%
  • Typist
    20%

What Bohmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bohmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohmer 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Bohmer. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Bohmer. For the veterans among your Bohmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohmer lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bohmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bohmer in 1953 was 64, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohmer 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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