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Sombor Family History

Sombor 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: Sambor, Sommer, Sorbo, Sobol, Sober, Omlor, Sochor, Jambor, Sorber

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Where is the Sombor family from?

You can see how Sombor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sombor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sombor family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Sombor's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Sombor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sombor 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 11 census records available for the last name Sombor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sombor 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 Sombor. 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 45 military records available for the last name Sombor. For the veterans among your Sombor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sombor lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Sombor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sombor in 1968 was 78, and 77 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sombor 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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