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Bohlken Family History

Bohlken Surname Meaning

North German (also Böhlken): from a pet form of Bohl.

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


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Where is the Bohlken family from?

You can see how Bohlken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohlken family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bohlken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Bohlken families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bohlken's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bohlken families in 1911.
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What did your Bohlken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bohlken. 54% of Bohlken men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Bohlken women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bohlken were Farming and Nurse.

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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
    54%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Nurse
    12%

What Bohlken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bohlken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohlken 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 622 immigration records available for the last name Bohlken. 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 353 military records available for the last name Bohlken. For the veterans among your Bohlken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohlken lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Bohlken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bohlken in 1954 was 54, and 60 in 2004.

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