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Bohyer Family History

Bohyer 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: Boyer, Bohner, Bohrer, Bowyer, Bohler, Bohmer, Bouyer, Boozer, Bolter

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Where is the Bohyer family from?

You can see how Bohyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bohyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Bohyer families living in Indiana. This was about 86% of all the recorded Bohyer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Bohyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohyer 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 Bohyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Bohyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohyer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bohyer. 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 27 military records available for the last name Bohyer. For the veterans among your Bohyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohyer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Bohyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bohyer in 1966 was 93, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohyer 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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