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Bohrns Family History

Bohrns 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: Bourns, Borns, Behrns, Boris, Boros, Bourne, Burns, Borne, Bouras

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Where is the Bohrns family from?

You can see how Bohrns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohrns family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1901. The most Bohrns families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Bohrns families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Bohrns's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Bohrns families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Bohrns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohrns 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Bohrns. 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 22 military records available for the last name Bohrns. For the veterans among your Bohrns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohrns lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Bohrns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bohrns in 1973 was 81, and 72 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohrns 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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