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Dombe Family History

Dombe Surname 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: Combe, Dome, Dombek, Dobbe, Domke, Dube, Dore, Jobe, Kobe, Dove

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Where is the Dombe family from?

You can see how Dombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dombe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dombe families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Dombe families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Dombe's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dombe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dombe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Dombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dombe 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Dombe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Dombe. For the veterans among your Dombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dombe lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Dombe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dombe in 1976 was 66, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dombe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dombe ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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