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Bohus Family History

Bohus 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: Bonus, Bogus, Bolus, Bohls, Boris, Boros, Bos, Bohm, Brus, Boss

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Where is the Bohus family from?

You can see how Bohus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Bohus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Bohus families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bohus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bohus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohus 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 Bohus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bohus. 47% of Bohus men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bohus women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bohus were Miner and Stenographer.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Press Operator
    16%
  • Miner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Bohus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 855 census records available for the last name Bohus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohus 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Bohus. 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 253 military records available for the last name Bohus. For the veterans among your Bohus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bohus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bohus in 1964 was 73, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bohus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohus 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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