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Bombarger Family History

Bombarger 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: Bomberger, Bumbarger, Boxberger, Humbarger, Romberger, Bombardier

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Where is the Bombarger family from?

You can see how Bombarger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bombarger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bombarger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Bombarger families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bombarger's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Bombarger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bombarger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bombarger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bombarger. 50% of Bombarger 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 877 census records available for the last name Bombarger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bombarger 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Bombarger. 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 130 military records available for the last name Bombarger. For the veterans among your Bombarger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bombarger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Bombarger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bombarger in 1962 was 68, and 95 in 2003.

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