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Bomier Family History

Bomier Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Canadian Beaumier. Compare Bomia.

In some cases possibly also French: derivative of the ancient Germanic personal name Bonmar composed of the elements bon ‘good’ (from Latin bonus) and mar ‘famous’.

This surname is very rare in France.

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


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Where is the Bomier family from?

You can see how Bomier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bomier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bomier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Bomier families living in Lancashire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Bomier's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bomier families in 1891.
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What did your Bomier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bomier. 100% of Bomier men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Bomier women worked as a Commis.

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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

  • Journalier
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    100%

What Bomier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Bomier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bomier 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Bomier. 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 54 military records available for the last name Bomier. For the veterans among your Bomier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bomier lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Bomier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bomier in 1969 was 74, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bomier 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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