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Bomhower Family History

Bomhower 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: Boomhower, Boozer, Bower, Boehmer, Blower, Mower, Bockover, Mumpower

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Where is the Bomhower family from?

You can see how Bomhower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bomhower family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bomhower families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Bomhower families living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Bomhower's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Bomhower families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bomhower surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Bomhower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bomhower 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bomhower. 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 27 military records available for the last name Bomhower. For the veterans among your Bomhower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bomhower lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Bomhower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bomhower in 1965 was 85, and 67 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bomhower 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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