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Coomber Family History

Coomber Surname Meaning

English (southeastern): variant of Coomer.

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


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Where is the Coomber family from?

You can see how Coomber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coomber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coomber families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 554 Coomber families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Coomber's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Coomber families in 1891.
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What did your Coomber ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Coomber. 8% of Coomber men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Coomber women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coomber were Cowman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%
  • Retired
    5%
  • Cowman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    2%

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Census Records

There are 47,000 census records available for the last name Coomber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coomber 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Coomber. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Coomber. For the veterans among your Coomber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coomber lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Coomber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Coomber in 1963 was 79, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coomber 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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