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Bohms Family History

Bohms 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, Ohms, Booms, Bohls, Boehm, Boris, Boros, Bos, Boss, Boggs

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Where is the Bohms family from?

You can see how Bohms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohms family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bohms families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Bohms families living in Missouri. This was about 55% of all the recorded Bohms's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bohms families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohms surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bohms ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bohms. 34% of Bohms 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
    34%
  • Landscape Gardener
    23%
  • Mechanic
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 609 census records available for the last name Bohms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohms 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Bohms. 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 134 military records available for the last name Bohms. For the veterans among your Bohms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohms lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bohms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bohms in 1964 was 77, and 77 in 2003.

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