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Bommelyn Family History

Bommelyn 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: Lommen, Oommen, Rommel, Hommel, Ommen, Bommer, Borbely, Lommel

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Where is the Bommelyn family from?

You can see how Bommelyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bommelyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bommelyn family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bommelyn's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Bommelyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bommelyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bommelyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bommelyn. 100% of Bommelyn men worked as a Helper. .

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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

  • Helper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Bommelyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bommelyn 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Bommelyn. 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 26 military records available for the last name Bommelyn. For the veterans among your Bommelyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bommelyn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bommelyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bommelyn in 1963 was 70, and 81 in 2004.

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