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Early Origins of the Bomer family

The surname Bomer was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there. Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter. It became a city of great mercantile wealth. It hold great treasures of art. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Bomer family

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Bomer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bom, Bomm, Bome, Bomme, Boms, Bomes, Bommes and others.

Early Notables of the Bomer family

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United States Bomer migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Bomer Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • Mr. Emanuell Bomer, aged 18, who arrived in Virginia in 1634 aboard the ship "Bonaventure" coming via St. Domingo 1
Bomer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Cath M Bomer, who arrived in America in 1833 2

Australia Bomer migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Bomer Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century
  • Mr. Bomer, who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Charon" in 1905 3
  • Mr. Martin Bomer, who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Arawa" in 1954 3
  • Mary Mabel Bomer, who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Himalaya" in 1956 3
  • J. Clifford Bomer, who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Himalaya" in 1956 3
  • Raymond Clifford Bomer, who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Himalaya" in 1956 3
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  1. Pilgrim Ship's of 1600's Retrieved January 6th 2023, retrieved from https://www.packrat-pro.com/ships/shiplist.htm
  2. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
  3. National Archives of Australia Retrieved 9th February 2023. Retrieved from https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ListingReports/PassengerListing.aspx


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