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Gombola Family History

Gombola 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: Gogola, Godbold, Gembala, Tobola, Homola, Gamboa, Gombos, Gomoll

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Where is the Gombola family from?

You can see how Gombola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gombola family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gombola families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gombola families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gombola's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gombola families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gombola surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Gombola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Gombola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gombola 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Gombola. 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 21 military records available for the last name Gombola. For the veterans among your Gombola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gombola lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Gombola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gombola in 1967 was 85, and 92 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gombola 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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