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Fomb Family History

Fomb 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: Fomby, Comb, Tomb, Fox, Ford, Fogg, Job, Fort, Lobb, Som

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Where is the Fomb family from?

You can see how Fomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fomb family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Fomb families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fomb's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fomb families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fomb 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 77 census records available for the last name Fomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fomb 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Fomb. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fomb. For the veterans among your Fomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fomb lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2003, in the United States, Fomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fomb in 1998 was 91, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fomb 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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