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Bomhardt Family History

Bomhardt 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: Bombard, Baumhardt, Blumhardt, Borchardt, Borgardt, Boshart

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Where is the Bomhardt family from?

You can see how Bomhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bomhardt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bomhardt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bomhardt families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Bomhardt's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Bomhardt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bomhardt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bomhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bomhardt. 100% of Bomhardt women worked as a Secretary. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Bomhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bomhardt 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Bomhardt. 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 37 military records available for the last name Bomhardt. For the veterans among your Bomhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bomhardt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Bomhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bomhardt in 1970 was 73, and 76 in 2003.

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