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Bohlin Family History

Bohlin Surname Meaning

Swedish: variant of Bolin.

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


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Where is the Bohlin family from?

You can see how Bohlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bohlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Bohlin family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Bohlin's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Bohlin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohlin 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 Bohlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bohlin. 16% of Bohlin men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Bohlin women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bohlin were Laborer and Clerk.

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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
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Student Nurse
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Bohlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bohlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohlin 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Bohlin. 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 635 military records available for the last name Bohlin. For the veterans among your Bohlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohlin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bohlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bohlin in 1953 was 37, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bohlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohlin 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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