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Bomke Family History

Bomke 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: Borke, Boeke, Boyke, Domke, Booke, Boike, Cocke, Blake, Boyce, Brake

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Where is the Bomke family from?

You can see how Bomke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bomke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bomke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Bomke families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Bomke's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bomke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bomke 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 Bomke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bomke. 24% of Bomke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bomke women worked as a 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
    24%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Bomke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bomke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bomke 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 682 immigration records available for the last name Bomke. 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 190 military records available for the last name Bomke. For the veterans among your Bomke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bomke lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bomke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bomke in 1959 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bomke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bomke 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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