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Gombo Family History

Gombo 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: Pombo, Gombos, Sorbo, Romeo, Combe, Goman, Cobo, Bobo, Corbo, Bomba

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Where is the Gombo family from?

You can see how Gombo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gombo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gombo families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Gombo's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Gombo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gombo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Gombo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gombo 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Gombo. 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 63 military records available for the last name Gombo. For the veterans among your Gombo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gombo lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Gombo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gombo in 1978 was 83, and 47 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gombo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gombo 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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