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Bomas Family History

Bomas Name 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: Boman, Bolas, Lomas, Boas, Tomas, Comas, Romas, Bomar, Domas, Jonas

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Where is the Bomas family from?

You can see how Bomas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bomas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bomas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bomas families living in South Carolina. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bomas's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Bomas families in 1880.
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What did your Bomas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bomas. 50% of Bomas men worked as a Cook and 100% of Bomas women worked as a Cook. .

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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

  • Cook
    50%
  • Janitor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Bomas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bomas 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Bomas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Bomas. For the veterans among your Bomas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bomas lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1981, in the United States, Bomas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bomas in 1974 was 89, and 87 in 1981.

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