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Bomaster Family History

Bomaster 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: Bowmaster, Master, Lamaster, Mcmaster, Lowmaster, Boster, Boester

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Where is the Bomaster family from?

You can see how Bomaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bomaster family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bomaster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Bomaster families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Bomaster's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bomaster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bomaster 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 Bomaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bomaster. 100% of Bomaster men worked as a Farming and 100% of Bomaster women worked as a Maid.

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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 1940

  • Farming
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Bomaster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 419 census records available for the last name Bomaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bomaster 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Bomaster. 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 64 military records available for the last name Bomaster. For the veterans among your Bomaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bomaster lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bomaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bomaster in 1964 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bomaster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bomaster 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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