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Bommell Family History

Bommell 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: Boswell, Bothell, Bodell, Bonwell, Bortell, Bowell, Boxell, Rommel

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Where is the Bommell family from?

You can see how Bommell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bommell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bommell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Bommell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bommell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bommell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bommell 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 95 census records available for the last name Bommell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bommell 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Bommell. 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 32 military records available for the last name Bommell. For the veterans among your Bommell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bommell lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Bommell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bommell in 1974 was 81, and 70 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bommell 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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