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Sombar Family History

Sombar 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, Omar, Sommer, Lombard, Solar, Pomar, Soma, Soman, Bomba

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Sombar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sombar 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sombar. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sombar. For the veterans among your Sombar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sombar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sombar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sombar in 1962 was 44, and 83 in 2004.

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