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Bohniah Family History

Bohniah 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: Bohning, Bonar, Cornish, Pozniak, Bohn, Wozniak, Bonito, Bobich

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Where is the Bohniah family from?

You can see how Bohniah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohniah family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bohniah family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bohniah's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bohniah families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Bohniah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohniah 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Bohniah. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bohniah. For the veterans among your Bohniah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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