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Bohrman Family History

Bohrman 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: Kohrman, Buhrman, Behrman, Boerman, Boarman, Fohrman, Borman, Rohrman

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Where is the Bohrman family from?

You can see how Bohrman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohrman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bohrman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Bohrman families living in New York. This was about 16% of all the recorded Bohrman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bohrman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohrman 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 Bohrman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bohrman. 36% of Bohrman men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Bohrman women worked as a House Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bohrman were Farmer and Packer.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Prepare Hats
    25%
  • Packer
    25%

What Bohrman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bohrman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohrman 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Bohrman. 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 210 military records available for the last name Bohrman. For the veterans among your Bohrman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohrman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Bohrman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bohrman in 1960 was 52, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohrman 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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