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Balcomb Family History

Balcomb Surname Meaning

English (Sussex and Kent): variant of English Balcombe (see Balcom).

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


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Where is the Balcomb family from?

You can see how Balcomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balcomb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Balcomb families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 83 Balcomb families living in Kent. This was about 37% of all the recorded Balcomb's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Balcomb families in 1891.
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What did your Balcomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Balcomb. 50% of Balcomb men worked as an Incapacitated and 95% of Balcomb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Balcomb were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 1939

  • Incapacitated
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Balcomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balcomb 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Balcomb. 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 585 military records available for the last name Balcomb. For the veterans among your Balcomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balcomb lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Balcomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Balcomb in 1953 was 49, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balcomb ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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