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Bohnke Family History

Bohnke 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: Boehnke, Kohnke, Behnke, Johnke, Bohlke, Bohne, Boone, Borne, Bone

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Where is the Bohnke family from?

You can see how Bohnke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohnke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bohnke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bohnke family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bohnke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bohnke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohnke 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 Bohnke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bohnke. 34% of Bohnke men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Bohnke women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bohnke were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Bohnke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bohnke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohnke 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 712 immigration records available for the last name Bohnke. 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 740 military records available for the last name Bohnke. For the veterans among your Bohnke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohnke lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Bohnke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bohnke in 1943 was 33, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bohnke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohnke 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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