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Bombay Family History

Bombay 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: Bomba, Bomboy, Bobay, Boman, Lomba, Boulay, Bombard, Bobal, Barbay

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Where is the Bombay family from?

You can see how Bombay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bombay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bombay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Bombay families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bombay's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Bombay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bombay 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 Bombay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bombay. 67% of Bombay men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bombay women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Bombay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bombay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bombay 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Bombay. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Bombay. For the veterans among your Bombay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bombay lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bombay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bombay in 1964 was 75, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bombay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bombay 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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