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Bomstead Family History

Bomstead 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: Bumstead, Boustead, Umstead, Borstad, Homstad, Bolstad, Holstead

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Where is the Bomstead family from?

You can see how Bomstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bomstead family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bomstead families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Bomstead families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bomstead's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bomstead families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bomstead surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bomstead ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bomstead. 100% of Bomstead 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
    100%
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What Bomstead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Bomstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bomstead 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Bomstead. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bomstead. For the veterans among your Bomstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bomstead lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Bomstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bomstead in 1971 was 51, and 88 in 1996.

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