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Crocombe Family History

Crocombe Surname Meaning

from Crowcombe (Somerset).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Crocombe family from?

You can see how Crocombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crocombe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Crocombe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 92 Crocombe families living in Devon. This was about 45% of all the recorded Crocombe's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Crocombe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crocombe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Crocombe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer (mixed) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Crocombe. 23% of Crocombe men worked as a Farmer (mixed) and 80% of Crocombe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crocombe were Farmer and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer (mixed)
    23%
  • Plasterer
    17%
  • Gardener
    17%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Crocombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crocombe 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Crocombe. 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 396 military records available for the last name Crocombe. For the veterans among your Crocombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crocombe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Crocombe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Crocombe in 1962 was 79, and 79 in 2003.

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