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Bofman Family History

Bofman 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: Bowman, Bodman, Boman, Gofman, Bozman, Bouman, Hofman, Borman, Bohman

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Where is the Bofman family from?

You can see how Bofman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bofman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bofman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bofman family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bofman's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Bofman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bofman 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 184 census records available for the last name Bofman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bofman 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Bofman. 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 80 military records available for the last name Bofman. For the veterans among your Bofman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bofman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bofman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bofman in 1964 was 65, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bofman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bofman 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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