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Boomgaard Family History

Boomgaard 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: Boogaard, Bomgaars, Boomgaarden, Bogaard, Bongard, Odegaard, Norgaard

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Where is the Boomgaard family from?

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

What did your Boomgaard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boomgaard. 50% of Boomgaard men worked as a Painter. .

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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

  • Painter
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Boomgaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boomgaard 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Boomgaard. 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 34 military records available for the last name Boomgaard. For the veterans among your Boomgaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boomgaard lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Boomgaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Boomgaard in 1965 was 69, and 76 in 2004.

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