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Sombke Family History

Sombke 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: Combe, Womble, Sobie, Combee, Smoke, Domke, Soble, Roebke, Lembke

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Where is the Sombke family from?

You can see how Sombke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sombke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sombke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Sombke families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Sombke's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sombke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sombke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sombke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sombke. 100% of Sombke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sombke women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Sombke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Sombke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sombke 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Sombke. 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 33 military records available for the last name Sombke. For the veterans among your Sombke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sombke lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Sombke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sombke in 1944 was 22, and 37 in 2003.

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