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Bohnett Family History

Bohnett 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: Bohnet, Bohnert, Bonnett, Bonnet, Barnett, Bennett, Hodnett, Bonetti

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Where is the Bohnett family from?

You can see how Bohnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bohnett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bohnett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Bohnett families living in Michigan. This was about 34% of all the recorded Bohnett's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Bohnett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bohnett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bohnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bohnett. 42% of Bohnett men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Bohnett women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bohnett were Attorney and Secretary. .

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Labor
    17%
  • Attorney
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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Census Records

There are 948 census records available for the last name Bohnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bohnett 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Bohnett. 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 209 military records available for the last name Bohnett. For the veterans among your Bohnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bohnett lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bohnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bohnett in 1965 was 66, and 64 in 2003.

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