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Scomber Family History

Scomber 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: Comber, Mcomber, Sommer, Comer, Mccomber, Stober, Combe, Scarber

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Scomber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scomber 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Scomber. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Scomber. For the veterans among your Scomber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scomber lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Scomber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Scomber in 1969 was 51, and 77 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scomber 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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