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Bomhold Family History

Bomhold 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: Bomhoff, Bold, Hold, Boehle, Bothell, Bohl, Bohle, Bamford, Rumbold

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Where is the Bomhold family from?

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

What did your Bomhold ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Bomhold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bomhold 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Bomhold. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bomhold. For the veterans among your Bomhold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bomhold lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Bomhold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bomhold in 1961 was 52, and 72 in 1999.

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