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Bohnstedt Family History

Bohnstedt Surname Meaning

German: habitational name probably from a farm or place of this name as yet unidentified.

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


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Where is the Bohnstedt family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bohnstedt. 84% of Bohnstedt men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    84%
  • Salesman
    17%

What Bohnstedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 728 census records available for the last name Bohnstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohnstedt 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Bohnstedt. 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 809 military records available for the last name Bohnstedt. For the veterans among your Bohnstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohnstedt lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Bohnstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bohnstedt in 1953 was 42, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bohnstedt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohnstedt 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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