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Dombey Family History

Dombey 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: Dombek, Dobey, Dolney, Downey, Dorney, Dobry, Domen, Combe, Domek

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Where is the Dombey family from?

You can see how Dombey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dombey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dombey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Dombey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dombey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dombey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dombey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dombey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor Ladies and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dombey. 100% of Dombey men worked as a Tailor Ladies and 100% of Dombey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Tailor Ladies
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dombey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 791 census records available for the last name Dombey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dombey 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Dombey. 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 77 military records available for the last name Dombey. For the veterans among your Dombey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dombey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Dombey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dombey in 1962 was 76, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dombey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dombey 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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