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Boms Family History

Boms 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: Bos, Boss, Bors, Bois, Boas, Boos, Ooms, Boys, Toms, Boes

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Where is the Boms family from?

You can see how Boms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boms family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boms families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Boms families living in Argyll. This was about 75% of all the recorded Boms's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Boms families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Boms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boms 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Boms. 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 76 military records available for the last name Boms. For the veterans among your Boms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boms lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Boms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Boms in 1977 was 87, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boms 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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