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Dombi Family History

Dombi 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: Doman, Domen, Combe, Doi, Domek, Obi, Domer, Dobis, Dome, Bomba

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Where is the Dombi family from?

You can see how Dombi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dombi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dombi families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dombi's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Dombi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dombi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dombi ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
  • Cook
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Houseworker
    100%

What Dombi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Dombi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dombi 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Dombi. 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 89 military records available for the last name Dombi. For the veterans among your Dombi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dombi lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2003, in the United States, Dombi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dombi in 1940 was 64, and 78 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dombi 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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