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Gombas Family History

Gombas 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: Gombar, Gombos, Goman, Bomba, Combes, Lomas, Gomes, Lomba, Golba

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Where is the Gombas family from?

You can see how Gombas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gombas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gombas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Gombas families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 35% of all the recorded Gombas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gombas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gombas 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 Gombas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cigar Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gombas. 43% of Gombas men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gombas women worked as a Cigar Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gombas were Clerk and Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Mechanic
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Gombas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Gombas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gombas 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Gombas. 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 245 military records available for the last name Gombas. For the veterans among your Gombas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gombas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gombas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gombas in 1964 was 62, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gombas 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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