History of your Surname
Get access to Bomefield family records.Start a free trial

Bomefield Family History

Bomefield 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: Bonfield, Benefield, Bonifield, Bromfield, Barefield, Morefield

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Bomefield family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bomefield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Family Insights Distribution Map

What did your Bomefield ancestors do for a living?

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

What Bomefield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Bomefield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bomefield census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Bomefield

Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Bomefield. 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.

View all Bomefield immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bomefield. For the veterans among your Bomefield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bomefield military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bomefield family history

Discover More

What is the average Bomefield lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bomefield family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Bomefield last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial