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Boihem Family History

Boihem 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: Boehm, Bohm, Bonham, Boche, Bohen, Boire, Bosher, Boie, Boisen

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Where is the Boihem family from?

You can see how Boihem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boihem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Boihem families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Boihem's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Boihem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boihem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boihem ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Boihem ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Boihem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boihem 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Boihem. 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 15 military records available for the last name Boihem. For the veterans among your Boihem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boihem lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Boihem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Boihem in 1967 was 58, and 87 in 1998.

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