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Boehnlein Name Meaning

German (Böhnlein): from a diminutive of Bohn literally ‘little bean’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Koehnlein, Boehnke, Poehlein, Boeglin, Boehning, Oehrlein, Boehne

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Where is the Boehnlein family from?

You can see how Boehnlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boehnlein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boehnlein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Boehnlein families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Boehnlein's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Boehnlein families in 1880.
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What did your Boehnlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boehnlein. 22% of Boehnlein men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Shovel Laborer
    11%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boehnlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boehnlein 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Boehnlein. 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 543 military records available for the last name Boehnlein. For the veterans among your Boehnlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boehnlein lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Boehnlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Boehnlein in 1945 was 52, and 69 in 2004.

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