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Bomay Family History

Bomay 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, Bomar, Bobay, May, Omar, Boda, Bowman, Bay, Bora, Roman

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Where is the Bomay family from?

You can see how Bomay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bomay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bomay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Bomay families living in Berkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bomay's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Bomay families in 1891.
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What did your Bomay ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bomay ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Bomay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bomay 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Bomay. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bomay. For the veterans among your Bomay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bomay lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Bomay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bomay in 1971 was 79, and 79 in 1999.

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