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Bomgren Family History

Bomgren 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: Bogren, Blomgren, Bogen, Boren, Bohren, Lofgren, Mogren, Holmgren

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Where is the Bomgren family from?

You can see how Bomgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bomgren family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bomgren family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bomgren's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Bomgren families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bomgren 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 Bomgren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clergyman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bomgren. 50% of Bomgren men worked as a Clergyman.

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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

  • Clergyman
    50%
  • Pastor
    50%

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Bomgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bomgren 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Bomgren. 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 25 military records available for the last name Bomgren. For the veterans among your Bomgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bomgren lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Bomgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bomgren in 1955 was 54, and 25 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bomgren 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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