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Coambes Family History

Coambes 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: Combes, Coombes, Coates, Chambers, Coombe, Combe, Combest, Comes

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Where is the Coambes family from?

You can see how Coambes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coambes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Coambes family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Coambes's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Coambes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coambes 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 47 census records available for the last name Coambes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coambes 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 Coambes. 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 military records available for the last name Coambes. For the veterans among your Coambes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coambes lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Coambes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Coambes in 1974 was 68, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coambes 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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