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Bohnen Family History

Bohnen Name Meaning

German:: variant of Bohn . patronymic from Bohn or Bohne found mainly in northern Germany. habitational name from a place called Bohnen near Zerbst Saxony-Anhalt.

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


Similar surnames: Bohlen, Bohen, Bohnert, Bohner, Bohnet, Bohne, Borne, Bohle, Dohner

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Where is the Bohnen family from?

You can see how Bohnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohnen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bohnen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Bohnen families living in Minnesota. This was about 32% of all the recorded Bohnen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bohnen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohnen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bohnen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bohnen. 34% of Bohnen men worked as a Salesman and 67% of Bohnen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bohnen were Laborer and Housewife. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bohnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohnen 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 630 immigration records available for the last name Bohnen. 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 867 military records available for the last name Bohnen. For the veterans among your Bohnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohnen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bohnen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bohnen in 1957 was 50, and 69 in 2004.

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