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Bohren Family History

Bohren Surname Meaning

Swiss German: from a short form of the medieval personal name Liborius (see Bohr 1 and Liborio). This surname is also found in France (mainly Marne).

Swedish (Bohrén): ornamental name from Bohr 3 + the adjectival suffix -én a derivative of Latin enius ‘relating to’.

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


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Where is the Bohren family from?

You can see how Bohren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bohren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Bohren families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bohren's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Bohren families in 1911.
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What did your Bohren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bohren. 32% of Bohren men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Bohren women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bohren were Baker and Clerk.

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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
    32%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Baker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bohren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohren 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 605 immigration records available for the last name Bohren. 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 562 military records available for the last name Bohren. For the veterans among your Bohren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohren lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Bohren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bohren in 1954 was 46, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bohren 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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