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Bomberry Family History

Bomberry 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: Rowberry, O'berry, Dolberry, Mooberry, Berry, Merry, Mayberry

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Where is the Bomberry family from?

You can see how Bomberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bomberry family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bomberry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Bomberry families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Bomberry's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Bomberry families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bomberry 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 Bomberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bomberry. 67% of Bomberry men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bomberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bomberry 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Bomberry. 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 57 military records available for the last name Bomberry. For the veterans among your Bomberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bomberry lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Bomberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bomberry in 1962 was 38, and 49 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bomberry 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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