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Bomstad Family History

Bomstad 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: Borstad, Homstad, Bolstad, Kolstad, Hofstad, Rogstad, Onstad, Balstad

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Where is the Bomstad family from?

You can see how Bomstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bomstad family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bomstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Bomstad families living in Minnesota. This was about 23% of all the recorded Bomstad's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Bomstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bomstad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bomstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bomstad. 64% of Bomstad men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    64%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farming
    11%
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Census Records

There are 546 census records available for the last name Bomstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bomstad 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Bomstad. 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 152 military records available for the last name Bomstad. For the veterans among your Bomstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bomstad lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bomstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bomstad in 1965 was 62, and 58 in 2004.

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