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Boscombe Family History

Boscombe Surname 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: Luscombe, Wiscombe, Holcombe, Bascomb, Bosco, Coulombe, Coombe, Combe

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Where is the Boscombe family from?

You can see how Boscombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boscombe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Boscombe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Boscombe families living in Wiltshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Boscombe's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Boscombe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boscombe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Boscombe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boscombe. 100% of Boscombe 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%

What Boscombe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Boscombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boscombe 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Boscombe. 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 59 military records available for the last name Boscombe. For the veterans among your Boscombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boscombe lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1997, in the United States, Boscombe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Boscombe in 1984 was 65, and 77 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boscombe 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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