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Bohnak Family History

Bohnak 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: Bonar, Bohn, Borak, Bodnar, Bosak, Bohner, Bona, Jonak, Hornak

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Where is the Bohnak family from?

You can see how Bohnak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohnak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bohnak families living in Wisconsin. This was about 27% of all the recorded Bohnak's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bohnak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohnak 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 Bohnak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bohnak. 45% of Bohnak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bohnak women worked as a Helper.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Unpaid Family Worker
    34%
  • Miner
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

What Bohnak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Bohnak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohnak 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Bohnak. 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 55 military records available for the last name Bohnak. For the veterans among your Bohnak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohnak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bohnak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bohnak in 1964 was 88, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bohnak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohnak 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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