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Edgecomb Name Meaning

English: variant of Edgecombe .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Edgcomb, Edgemon, Edgecombe, Edger, Luscomb, Bascomb, Comb, Slocomb

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Where is the Edgecomb family from?

You can see how Edgecomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edgecomb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Edgecomb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Edgecomb families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Edgecomb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Edgecomb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edgecomb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Edgecomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Edgecomb. 100% of Edgecomb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Edgecomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edgecomb 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 654 immigration records available for the last name Edgecomb. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Edgecomb. For the veterans among your Edgecomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edgecomb lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Edgecomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Edgecomb in 1959 was 63, and 75 in 2004.

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