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Bohnwagner Family History

Bohnwagner 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: Bonner, Wagner, Borntrager, Bohner, Montagne, Bookwalter, Schwager

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Where is the Bohnwagner family from?

You can see how Bohnwagner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohnwagner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bohnwagner family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bohnwagner's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Bohnwagner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohnwagner 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 Bohnwagner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mender was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bohnwagner. 100% of Bohnwagner women worked as a Mender.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mender
    100%

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Bohnwagner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohnwagner 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bohnwagner. 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 47 military records available for the last name Bohnwagner. For the veterans among your Bohnwagner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohnwagner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Bohnwagner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bohnwagner in 1963 was 73, and 66 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohnwagner 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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