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Bohnacker Family History

Bohnacker 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: Hacker, Backer, Blacker, Rothacker, Boenker, Hofacker, Bohner

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Where is the Bohnacker family from?

You can see how Bohnacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohnacker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bohnacker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bohnacker families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bohnacker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bohnacker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohnacker 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 Bohnacker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bohnacker. 50% of Bohnacker 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Bohnacker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Bohnacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohnacker 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Bohnacker. 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 48 military records available for the last name Bohnacker. For the veterans among your Bohnacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohnacker lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Bohnacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Bohnacker in 1973 was 90, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bohnacker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohnacker 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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