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Bomholt Family History

Bomholt 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: Rosholt, Bockholt, Bomhoff, Holt, Bolt, Comfort, Boehle, Bothell

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Where is the Bomholt family from?

You can see how Bomholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bomholt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bomholt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Bomholt family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bomholt's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Bomholt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bomholt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bomholt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bomholt. 72% of Bomholt men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Bomholt women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bomholt were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Trained Nurse
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
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Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Bomholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bomholt 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Bomholt. 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 42 military records available for the last name Bomholt. For the veterans among your Bomholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bomholt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bomholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bomholt in 1965 was 52, and 81 in 2003.

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