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Bohe Family History

Bohe 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: Bohm, Bode, Boye, Bole, Bove, Bobe, Boe, Bone, Bohn, Bohl

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Where is the Bohe family from?

You can see how Bohe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohe family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bohe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bohe family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bohe's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bohe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bohe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bohe. 75% of Bohe 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 960 census records available for the last name Bohe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohe 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Bohe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 334 military records available for the last name Bohe. For the veterans among your Bohe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bohe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bohe in 1966 was 79, and 85 in 2004.

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