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Bohacek Family History

Bohacek Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Boback, Bocek, Bohach, Boyack, Bohac, Polacek, Johanek, Horacek

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Where is the Bohacek family from?

You can see how Bohacek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohacek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bohacek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Bohacek families living in Illinois. This was about 69% of all the recorded Bohacek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bohacek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohacek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bohacek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bohacek. 24% of Bohacek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bohacek women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Helper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Bohacek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Bohacek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohacek 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Bohacek. 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 128 military records available for the last name Bohacek. For the veterans among your Bohacek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohacek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bohacek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bohacek in 1962 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bohacek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohacek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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