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Bomelyn Family History

Bomelyn 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: Jocelyn, Boleyn, Borel, Melin, Boden, Lovely, Bogen, Bolen, Belin

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Where is the Bomelyn family from?

You can see how Bomelyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bomelyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bomelyn families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bomelyn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bomelyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bomelyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bomelyn ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Bomelyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bomelyn 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Bomelyn. 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 87 military records available for the last name Bomelyn. For the veterans among your Bomelyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bomelyn lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Bomelyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bomelyn in 1971 was 66, and 91 in 1995.

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