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Boehman Family History

Boehman Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Boelman, Boerman, Bohman, Boehm, Bowman, Boehmer, Berman, Rothman

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Where is the Boehman family from?

You can see how Boehman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boehman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boehman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Boehman families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Boehman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Boehman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boehman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boehman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boehman. 30% of Boehman 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Labor
    30%
  • Cabinet Maker
    20%
  • Agent
    20%
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Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Boehman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boehman 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Boehman. 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 51 military records available for the last name Boehman. For the veterans among your Boehman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boehman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Boehman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Boehman in 1965 was 70, and 66 in 2004.

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