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Bomis 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: Boris, Bois, Bonis, Comis, Bemis, Boros, Bos, Solis, Bodin, Boss

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Where is the Bomis family from?

You can see how Bomis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bomis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bomis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bomis families living in Kansas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bomis's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Bomis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bomis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bomis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Bomis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bomis 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Bomis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Bomis. For the veterans among your Bomis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bomis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Bomis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bomis in 1963 was 77, and 59 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bomis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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