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Bomer Family History

Bomer Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Boomer. North German (Bömer): variant of Böhmer (see Boehmer). Compare Boemer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bomer family from?

You can see how Bomer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bomer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bomer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 40 Bomer families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Bomer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bomer families in 1891.
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What did your Bomer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bomer. 100% of Bomer 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Bomer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bomer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bomer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bomer. For the veterans among your Bomer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bomer lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Bomer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bomer in 1942 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bomer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bomer 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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