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Bomgardner Family History

Bomgardner Surname Meaning

Altered form of Baumgardner a surname of German and Swiss German origin.

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


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Where is the Bomgardner family from?

You can see how Bomgardner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bomgardner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bomgardner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 18 Bomgardner families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bomgardner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bomgardner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bomgardner 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 Bomgardner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bomgardner. 23% of Bomgardner men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Bomgardner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bomgardner were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

What Bomgardner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bomgardner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bomgardner 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Bomgardner. 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 760 military records available for the last name Bomgardner. For the veterans among your Bomgardner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bomgardner lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Bomgardner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Bomgardner in 1951 was 59, and 70 in 2004.

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