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Bohaty Name Meaning

Czech (Bohatý): nickname from bohatý ‘rich’.

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


Similar surnames: Bohac, Bosak, Bohach, Bonato, Rohaly, Opat, Bohle, Hatz, Bratt, Kohut

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Where is the Bohaty family from?

You can see how Bohaty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohaty family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bohaty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Bohaty families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Bohaty's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Bohaty families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohaty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bohaty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bohaty. 69% of Bohaty men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bohaty women worked as a Secretary. .

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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
    69%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Crane Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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What Bohaty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 777 census records available for the last name Bohaty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohaty 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Bohaty. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 179 military records available for the last name Bohaty. For the veterans among your Bohaty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohaty lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bohaty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bohaty in 1963 was 78, and 62 in 2004.

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