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Boomis Family History

Boomis 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: Loomis, Booms, Boris, Boom, Bois, Boomer, Borris, Boos, Blois, Coombs

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Where is the Boomis family from?

You can see how Boomis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boomis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boomis family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Boomis's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Boomis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boomis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boomis ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Boomis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Boomis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boomis 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Boomis. 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 10 military records available for the last name Boomis. For the veterans among your Boomis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boomis lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Boomis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Boomis in 1960 was 75, and 68 in 2002.

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