Bohlen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Bohlen family

The surname Bohlen was first found in Baden, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name Bohlen became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation.

Early History of the Bohlen family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bohlen research. Another 79 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1789 is included under the topic Early Bohlen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bohlen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bohlen, Boehlen, Bohllen, Boehllen, Bolen, Boelen, Bollen, Boellen, Bohlens, Bohler, Bohlers, Bulhen, Buehlen, Buhllen, Buehllen, Bulen, Buelen, Bullen, Buellen, Buhlens, Buehlens, Boehlens, Boehler, Boehlers and many more.

Early Notables of the Bohlen family

Notables with the surname Bohlen during this period were

the von Bohlen family of Baden

Bohlen migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Bohlen Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Bohl Bohlen, who arrived in America in 1792
Bohe Bohlen who arrived in Philadelphia in 1792

Bohlen Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

John Bohlen, who arrived in Charleston, South Carolina in 1827 1
Carl Bohlen, who landed in North America in 1832 1
Heinr Bohlen, who arrived in North America in 1832 1
Henr Bohlen, who landed in North America in 1832 1
Luder Bohlen, who arrived in Charleston, South Carolina in 1841 1
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Bohlen migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Bohlen Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Heinrich Bohlen, aged 38, who arrived in South Australia in 1857 aboard the ship "Victoria"

Contemporary Notables of the name Bohlen (post 1700) +

Charles Eustis “Chip” Bohlen, American diplomat, U.S. Ambassador to the Soviet Union (1953–1957), the Philippines (1957–1959), and France (1962–1968)
Bruce William Bohlen (b. 1918), American editor
Joe Merl Bohlen (b. 1911), American sociology educator and consultant
Clint Bohlen, American Democratic Party politician, Chair of Alpena County Democratic Party, 2003 2
Charles Eustis Bohlen (1904-1974), American politician, U.S. Ambassador to Soviet Union, 1953-57; Philippines, 1957-59; France, 1962-68 2
Avis Thayer Bohlen (b. 1940), American politician, U.S. Ambassador to Bulgaria, 1996-99 2
Dieter Günther Bohlen (b. 1954), German musician, producer and songwriter

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 21) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html