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Bomben Family History

Bomben 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: Bowden, Boden, Botten, Bobek, Bogen, Bobe, Bolen, Domen, Bohlen

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Where is the Bomben family from?

You can see how Bomben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bomben family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bomben families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bomben family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bomben's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Bomben families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bomben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bomben ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Porter
    100%

What Bomben family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Bomben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bomben 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Bomben. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bomben. For the veterans among your Bomben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bomben lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bomben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bomben in 1964 was 86, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bomben

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bomben 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.

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