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Bommel Family History

Bommel 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: Rommel, Hommel, Bommer, Lommel, Blommel, Borel, Sommer, Homme, Hummel

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Where is the Bommel family from?

You can see how Bommel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bommel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bommel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Bommel families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bommel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bommel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bommel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bommel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 481 census records available for the last name Bommel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bommel 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 607 immigration records available for the last name Bommel. 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 464 military records available for the last name Bommel. For the veterans among your Bommel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bommel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Bommel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Bommel in 1968 was 70, and 69 in 2004.

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