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Bohsen Family History

Bohsen 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: Bohlen, Bossen, Bohen, Bohnen, Bohren, Boisen, Bosen, Boesen, Boysen

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Where is the Bohsen family from?

You can see how Bohsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohsen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Bohsen family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bohsen's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bohsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Bohsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohsen 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Bohsen. 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 30 military records available for the last name Bohsen. For the veterans among your Bohsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohsen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Bohsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bohsen in 1962 was 78, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohsen 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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