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Bohnenberg Family History

Bohnenberg 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: Kohlenberg, Sonnenberg, Bronnenberg, Lowenberg, Kronenberg, Rosenberg

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Where is the Bohnenberg family from?

You can see how Bohnenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohnenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bohnenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Bohnenberg families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Bohnenberg's in USA. California had the highest population of Bohnenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohnenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bohnenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bohnenberg. 100% of Bohnenberg men worked as a Salesman. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Bohnenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohnenberg 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Bohnenberg. 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 36 military records available for the last name Bohnenberg. For the veterans among your Bohnenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohnenberg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Bohnenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bohnenberg in 1965 was 84, and 84 in 1998.

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