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Bohnet Family History

Bohnet Surname Meaning

South German: altered form of Bohnert

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


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Where is the Bohnet family from?

You can see how Bohnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohnet family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bohnet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Bohnet families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Bohnet's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Bohnet families in 1911.
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What did your Bohnet ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bohnet. 100% of Bohnet 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Bohnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohnet 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Bohnet. 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 534 military records available for the last name Bohnet. For the veterans among your Bohnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohnet lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Bohnet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bohnet in 1952 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohnet 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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