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Bohmert Family History

Bohmert 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: Bohnert, Bohmer, Boehmer, Ohmer, Bodmer, Bohner, Boomer, Bohnet

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Where is the Bohmert family from?

You can see how Bohmert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohmert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bohmert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bohmert families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Bohmert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bohmert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohmert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bohmert ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Bohmert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohmert 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Bohmert. 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 155 military records available for the last name Bohmert. For the veterans among your Bohmert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohmert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bohmert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bohmert in 1962 was 85, and 91 in 2004.

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