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Dombeck Family History

Dombeck Surname Meaning

Germanized or Americanized form of Polish and Jewish Dąbek (see Dombek and Dabek).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dombeck family from?

You can see how Dombeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dombeck family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dombeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Dombeck families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dombeck's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Dombeck families in 1891.
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What did your Dombeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dombeck. 54% of Dombeck men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Dombeck women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dombeck were Barber and Housekeeper.

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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
    54%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Barber
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Student Nurse
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dombeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dombeck 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Dombeck. 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 430 military records available for the last name Dombeck. For the veterans among your Dombeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dombeck lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Dombeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dombeck in 1951 was 54, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dombeck 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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