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Bome Family History

Bome 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: Bode, Boye, Bole, Bove, Bobe, Boe, Bone, Tome, Dome, Boge

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Where is the Bome family from?

You can see how Bome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bome family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bome families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bome families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bome's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bome families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bome 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 Bome ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Furrier and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bome. 100% of Bome men worked as a Furrier and 100% of Bome women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Furrier
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bome family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bome 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Bome. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Bome. For the veterans among your Bome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bome lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Bome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bome in 1966 was 66, and 58 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bome

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bome 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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