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Bomser Family History

Bomser 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: Bowser, Bonser, Boser, Bolser, Bommer, Bomer, Sommer, Homer, Boozer

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Where is the Bomser family from?

You can see how Bomser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bomser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bomser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Bomser families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bomser's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bomser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bomser 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 Bomser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bomser. 34% of Bomser men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Bomser women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Miner
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Bomser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Bomser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bomser 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Bomser. 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 21 military records available for the last name Bomser. For the veterans among your Bomser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bomser lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bomser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bomser in 1960 was 52, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bomser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bomser 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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