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Bohaker Family History

Bohaker 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: Baker, Boenker, Booker, Braker, Foraker, Bowker, Bohner, Boker

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Where is the Bohaker family from?

You can see how Bohaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohaker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bohaker families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 11 Bohaker families living in Massachusetts. This was about 79% of all the recorded Bohaker's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bohaker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohaker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bohaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bohaker. 60% of Bohaker men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Bohaker women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Dentist
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Bohaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohaker 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Bohaker. 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 68 military records available for the last name Bohaker. For the veterans among your Bohaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohaker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bohaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bohaker in 1964 was 40, and 81 in 2004.

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