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Bohlman Name Meaning

Americanized form of North German Bohlmann .

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


Similar surnames: Kohlman, Boelman, Bollman, Bohlmann, Mohlman, Bolman, Follman

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Where is the Bohlman family from?

You can see how Bohlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohlman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bohlman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Bohlman family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bohlman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Bohlman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohlman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bohlman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bohlman. 24% of Bohlman men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Bohlman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bohlman were Farm Laborer 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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Stenographer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bohlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohlman 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Bohlman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bohlman. For the veterans among your Bohlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohlman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bohlman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Bohlman in 1953 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

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