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Bohager Family History

Bohager 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: Hager, Bolger, Brager, Borger, Bohner, Boerger, Boger, Schager

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Where is the Bohager family from?

You can see how Bohager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohager family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bohager families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bohager families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Bohager's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Bohager families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohager surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Bohager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohager 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bohager. 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 21 military records available for the last name Bohager. For the veterans among your Bohager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohager lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Bohager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bohager in 1978 was 86, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohager 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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