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Bohnet Family History

Bohnet Surname Meaning

South German: altered form of Bohnert

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


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Where is the Bohnet family from?

You can see how Bohnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohnet family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bohnet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Bohnet family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bohnet's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Bohnet families in 1871.
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What did your Bohnet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bohnet. 29% of Bohnet men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Bohnet women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bohnet were Butcher and Maid.

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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
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Butcher
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Maid
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bohnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohnet 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Bohnet. 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 534 military records available for the last name Bohnet. For the veterans among your Bohnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohnet lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Bohnet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bohnet in 1952 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

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