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Bohanon Family History

Bohanon Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Bohannon.

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


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Where is the Bohanon family from?

You can see how Bohanon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohanon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bohanon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Bohanon families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bohanon's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Bohanon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohanon 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 Bohanon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bohanon. 39% of Bohanon men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Bohanon women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bohanon were New Worker and Seamstress.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • New Worker
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Seamstress
    8%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Bohanon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohanon 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Bohanon. 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 Bohanon. For the veterans among your Bohanon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohanon lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Bohanon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Bohanon in 1943 was 31, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bohanon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohanon 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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