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Sombs Family History

Sombs 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: Somes, Combs, Tombs, Sorbo, Som, Solis, Simos, Socks, Combe, Sorby

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Where is the Sombs family from?

You can see how Sombs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sombs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Sombs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Sombs families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sombs's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Sombs families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Sombs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sombs 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Sombs. 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 17 military records available for the last name Sombs. For the veterans among your Sombs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sombs lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1997, in the United States, Sombs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sombs in 1982 was 61, and 71 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sombs 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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