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Bomhoff Name Meaning

Dutch and North German (Westphalia): topographic name composed of Middle Low German bōm ‘tree’ + hof ‘farmstead manor farm’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Imhoff, Bohnhoff, Wemhoff, Hoff, Uphoff, Eckhoff, Nordhoff, Aschoff

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Where is the Bomhoff family from?

You can see how Bomhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bomhoff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bomhoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Bomhoff families living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bomhoff's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Bomhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bomhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bomhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bomhoff. 36% of Bomhoff men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bomhoff women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Plumber
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bomhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bomhoff 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Bomhoff. 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 189 military records available for the last name Bomhoff. For the veterans among your Bomhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bomhoff lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Bomhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bomhoff in 1960 was 54, and 87 in 2003.

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