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Bohmann Family History

Bohmann Surname Meaning

German: shortened form of Bodemann. East German: in some cases a variant of Bahmann itself a variant of Bachmann.

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


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Where is the Bohmann family from?

You can see how Bohmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohmann family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bohmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Bohmann families living in Manitoba. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bohmann's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Bohmann families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohmann 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 Bohmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bohmann. 22% of Bohmann men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Bohmann women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bohmann were Janitor and Laborer.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Janitor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Beauty Operator
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bohmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohmann 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bohmann. 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 457 military records available for the last name Bohmann. For the veterans among your Bohmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohmann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bohmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bohmann in 1962 was 71, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohmann 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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