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Bohlke Family History

Bohlke Surname Meaning

North German: from a pet form of Bohl. German (mainly Böhlke): see Boehlke.

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


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Where is the Bohlke family from?

You can see how Bohlke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohlke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bohlke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Bohlke families living in Ohio. This was about 26% of all the recorded Bohlke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bohlke families in 1880.
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What did your Bohlke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bohlke. 49% of Bohlke men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Bohlke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bohlke were Merchant and Housekeeper.

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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
    49%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Merchant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Bohlke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bohlke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohlke 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 614 immigration records available for the last name Bohlke. 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 667 military records available for the last name Bohlke. For the veterans among your Bohlke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohlke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bohlke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bohlke in 1964 was 62, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohlke 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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