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Dombach Family History

Dombach 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: Dambach, Rombach, Limbach, Orbach, Umbach, Dubach, Bambach, Holbach

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Where is the Dombach family from?

You can see how Dombach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dombach family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dombach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dombach family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dombach's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dombach families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dombach 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 Dombach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dombach. 38% of Dombach men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Dombach women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dombach were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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
    38%
  • Mechanic
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Dombach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 970 census records available for the last name Dombach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dombach 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Dombach. 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 149 military records available for the last name Dombach. For the veterans among your Dombach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dombach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dombach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dombach in 1963 was 54, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dombach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dombach 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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