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Bomes Family History

Bomes 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: Bowes, Tomes, Bores, Gomes, Domes, Romes, Somes, Comes, Bones, Boles

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Where is the Bomes family from?

You can see how Bomes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bomes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bomes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bomes families living in Wiltshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bomes's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Bomes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bomes 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 Bomes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bomes. 100% of Bomes 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Bomes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bomes 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Bomes. 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 233 military records available for the last name Bomes. For the veterans among your Bomes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bomes lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Bomes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bomes in 1969 was 57, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bomes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bomes 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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