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Bombach Family History

Bombach 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: Bambach, Rombach, Boback, Bobich, Limbach, Orbach, Bomba, Bombard

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Where is the Bombach family from?

You can see how Bombach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bombach family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bombach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Bombach families living in New Mexico. This was about 39% of all the recorded Bombach's in USA. New Mexico and 1 other state had the highest population of Bombach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bombach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bombach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bombach. 50% of Bombach men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
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Census Records

There are 791 census records available for the last name Bombach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bombach 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Bombach. 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 307 military records available for the last name Bombach. For the veterans among your Bombach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bombach lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Bombach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bombach in 1962 was 46, and 85 in 2003.

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