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Bomboy Family History

Bomboy Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Bambey: habitational name from a placename in Hesse.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bomboy family from?

You can see how Bomboy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bomboy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bomboy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Bomboy families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bomboy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bomboy families in 1911.
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What did your Bomboy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bomboy. 27% of Bomboy men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Labor
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bomboy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bomboy 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Bomboy. 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 310 military records available for the last name Bomboy. For the veterans among your Bomboy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bomboy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bomboy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bomboy in 1963 was 78, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bomboy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bomboy 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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