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Bohnson Family History

Bohnson 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: Johnson, Bonson, Bahnson, Benson, Johnston, Boynton, Branson, Brunson

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Where is the Bohnson family from?

You can see how Bohnson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohnson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bohnson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Bohnson families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 78% of all the recorded Bohnson's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Bohnson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohnson 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 Bohnson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bohnson. 40% of Bohnson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bohnson women worked as a 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
    40%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Bohnson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 506 census records available for the last name Bohnson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohnson 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Bohnson. 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 53 military records available for the last name Bohnson. For the veterans among your Bohnson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohnson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Bohnson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bohnson in 1963 was 81, and 88 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bohnson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohnson 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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