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Fombly Family History

Fombly 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: Fomby, Hambly, Womble, Formby, Bomboy, Twombly, Trombly, Fowble

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Where is the Fombly family from?

You can see how Fombly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fombly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fombly families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Fombly family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fombly's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Fombly families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Fombly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fombly 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Fombly. 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 military records available for the last name Fombly. For the veterans among your Fombly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fombly lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Fombly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fombly in 1959 was 60, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fombly 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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