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Boumans Family History

Boumans 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: Bouman, Youmans, Bowman, Bodman, Bouras, Boman, Omans, Bourns

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Where is the Boumans family from?

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

What did your Boumans ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Boumans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boumans 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Boumans. 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 26 military records available for the last name Boumans. For the veterans among your Boumans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boumans lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Boumans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Boumans in 1959 was 38, and 73 in 2004.

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