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Bomgarner Family History

Bomgarner 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: Bomgardner, Bumgarner, Baumgarner, Bumgardner, Garner, Borner

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Where is the Bomgarner family from?

You can see how Bomgarner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bomgarner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bomgarner families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 5 Bomgarner families living in North Carolina. This was about 36% of all the recorded Bomgarner's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Bomgarner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bomgarner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Bomgarner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bomgarner 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bomgarner. 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 52 military records available for the last name Bomgarner. For the veterans among your Bomgarner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bomgarner lifespan?

Average Bomgarner life expectancy in 1976 was 45 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bomgarner 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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