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Bohnney Family History

Bohnney 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: Bonney, Bonnet, Binney, Bonner, Bunney, Bohner, Bonne, Bohnet, Bohnen

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Where is the Bohnney family from?

You can see how Bohnney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohnney family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bohnney families living in New York. This was about 70% of all the recorded Bohnney's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bohnney families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Bohnney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohnney 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bohnney. 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 Bohnney. For the veterans among your Bohnney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohnney lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohnney 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bohnney

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