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Bomea Family History

Bomea 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: Bomba, Bomer, Boyea, Borel, Boda, Homer, Boden, Bora, Comer, Bower

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Where is the Bomea family from?

You can see how Bomea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bomea family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bomea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bomea families living in Massachusetts. This was about 53% of all the recorded Bomea's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bomea families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bomea 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 Bomea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bomea. 100% of Bomea men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Bomea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Bomea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bomea 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Bomea. 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 17 military records available for the last name Bomea. For the veterans among your Bomea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bomea lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2002, in the United States, Bomea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bomea in 1995 was 89, and 102 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bomea

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bomea 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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