Bohan heads of household in the 1911 census


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For background on how the map was made (and its flaws), see the relevant blog entry.

Surname Dictionary

Bohan numerous: Cork, Galway, Longford/Leitrim etc. Ir. Ó Buadhacháin (victorious). The W Cork group appear to be linked with Bogue. In Limerick it occurs as Boohan and has been changed to Bowen in some cases.MIF.
Boohan rare: Limerick, where it is a variant of Bohan, q.v.
Ó Buadhacháin Bohan, Boohan: líonmhar ach scaipthe: Corcaigh, Longfort, Liatroim, Gaillimh & rl. Brí: duine a bhaineann an bua - ainm pearsanta Victor. Litriú nua: Ó Buacháin.
 

DEDs where Bohan and a second surname are found together

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