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Bomater Family History

Bomater Surname 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: Bolter, Bywater, Bater, Bowmaster, Bommer, Boelter, Boiter, Bomer

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Where is the Bomater family from?

You can see how Bomater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bomater family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bomater families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Bomater families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bomater's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bomater families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Bomater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bomater 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bomater. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bomater. For the veterans among your Bomater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bomater lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bomater ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bomater

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