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Dombowski Family History

Dombowski 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: Dombrowski, Dembowski, Dombkowski, Dombrowsky, Dobrowski, Dobkowski

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Where is the Dombowski family from?

You can see how Dombowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dombowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dombowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dombowski families living in Indiana. This was about 20% of all the recorded Dombowski's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Dombowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dombowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dombowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dombowski. 43% of Dombowski 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
    43%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Dombowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dombowski 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Dombowski. 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 43 military records available for the last name Dombowski. For the veterans among your Dombowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dombowski lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1989, in the United States, Dombowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dombowski in 1986 was 91, and 88 in 1989.

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