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Comba Family History

Comba Name 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: Combe, Bomba, Camba, Lomba, Combs, Comb, Cotta, Comer, Cosma, Toma

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Where is the Comba family from?

You can see how Comba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comba family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Comba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 47 Comba families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Comba's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Comba families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Comba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Comba ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Comba. 25% of Comba men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    25%
  • Shingle Maker
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Comba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comba 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 721 immigration records available for the last name Comba. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Comba. For the veterans among your Comba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Comba lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Comba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Comba in 1961 was 40, and 82 in 2004.

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