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Bombeck Family History

Bombeck 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: Bobeck, Dombeck, Bobek, Boback, Brobeck, Kolbeck, Lembeck, Boeck

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Where is the Bombeck family from?

You can see how Bombeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bombeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bombeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Bombeck families living in Missouri. This was about 66% of all the recorded Bombeck's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bombeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bombeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bombeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bombeck. 46% of Bombeck 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Salesman
    19%
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Census Records

There are 940 census records available for the last name Bombeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bombeck 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Bombeck. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 197 military records available for the last name Bombeck. For the veterans among your Bombeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bombeck lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bombeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bombeck in 1964 was 73, and 64 in 2004.

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