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Bombas Family History

Bombas 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: Bomba, Barbas, Bouras, Boman, Bolas, Combes, Lomas, Lomba, Bordas

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Where is the Bombas family from?

You can see how Bombas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bombas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bombas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bombas families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Bombas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bombas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bombas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bombas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laberor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bombas. 100% of Bombas men worked as a Laberor. .

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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

  • Laberor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Bombas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bombas 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Bombas. 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 22 military records available for the last name Bombas. For the veterans among your Bombas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bombas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bombas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Bombas in 1963 was 78, and 84 in 2003.

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