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Bommen Family History

Bommen 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: Lommen, Oommen, Ommen, Bommer, Bowden, Bowman, Sommer, Boden, Botten

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Where is the Bommen family from?

You can see how Bommen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bommen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bommen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bommen families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Bommen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bommen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bommen 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 78 census records available for the last name Bommen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bommen 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Bommen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Bommen. For the veterans among your Bommen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bommen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Bommen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bommen in 1969 was 34, and 90 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bommen 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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