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Bohan Family History

Bohan Name Meaning

Irish (Leitrim): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Buadhacháin from a personal name which is a diminutive of buadhach ‘victorious’.

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


Similar surnames: Bogan, Mohan, Boran, Rohan, Bowen, Behan, Cohan, Mahan, Ronan, Toran

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Where is the Bohan family from?

You can see how Bohan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bohan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 32 Bohan families living in New Brunswick. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bohan's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Bohan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bohan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bohan. 42% of Bohan 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Labourer
    30%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Conductor
    12%
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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Bohan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohan 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Bohan. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Bohan. For the veterans among your Bohan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohan lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Bohan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bohan in 1947 was 40, and 79 in 2004.

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