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Bohnen Family History

Bohnen Surname Meaning

German: variant of Bohn. Patronymic from Bohn or Bohne found mainly in northern Germany.

Habitational name from a place called Bohnen near Zerbst, Saxony-Anhalt.

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


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You can see how Bohnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohnen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bohnen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Bohnen families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bohnen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bohnen families in 1911.
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What did your Bohnen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bohnen. 100% of Bohnen men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bohnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohnen 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 630 immigration records available for the last name Bohnen. 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 867 military records available for the last name Bohnen. For the veterans among your Bohnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohnen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bohnen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bohnen in 1957 was 50, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohnen 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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