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Boomhover Family History

Boomhover 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, Baumhover, Bockover, Boomer, Brookover, Booher, Boozer

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Where is the Boomhover family from?

You can see how Boomhover families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boomhover family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boomhover families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Boomhover families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Boomhover's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Boomhover families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boomhover 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 Boomhover ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boomhover. 100% of Boomhover women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Boomhover family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Boomhover. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boomhover 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 Boomhover. 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 36 military records available for the last name Boomhover. For the veterans among your Boomhover ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boomhover lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Boomhover life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Boomhover in 1963 was 62, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boomhover 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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