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Bohnan Family History

Bohnan 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: Bohnen, Bohan, Bohman, Bohanan, Bogdan, Mohan, Bowman, Bodman, Bonar

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Where is the Bohnan family from?

You can see how Bohnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohnan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bohnan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bohnan families living in Connecticut. This was about 36% of all the recorded Bohnan's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Bohnan families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bohnan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Bohnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohnan 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Bohnan. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bohnan. For the veterans among your Bohnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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