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Bommelaere Family History

Bommelaere 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: Boteler, Belaire, Bommer, Sommerer, Boelter, Bomberger, Himmelberg

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Bommelaere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bommelaere 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bommelaere. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bommelaere. For the veterans among your Bommelaere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bommelaere lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1979, in the United States, Bommelaere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bommelaere in 1966 was 57, and 67 in 1979.

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