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Bohlsen Family History

Bohlsen 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: Bohlen, Ohlsen, Bohlken, Olsen, Bolen, Bohle, Bolten, Ohlson, Bossen

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Where is the Bohlsen family from?

You can see how Bohlsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohlsen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bohlsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Bohlsen families living in Kentucky. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bohlsen's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Bohlsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohlsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bohlsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bohlsen. 50% of Bohlsen 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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Farming
    25%
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Census Records

There are 876 census records available for the last name Bohlsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohlsen 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Bohlsen. 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 89 military records available for the last name Bohlsen. For the veterans among your Bohlsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohlsen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Bohlsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bohlsen in 1970 was 73, and 95 in 2002.

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