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Dinnicombe Family History

Dinnicombe 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: Widdicombe, Duncombe, Lincicome, Linscomb, Wiscombe, Di Nicola

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Where is the Dinnicombe family from?

You can see how Dinnicombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dinnicombe family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Dinnicombe families living in Devon. This was about 77% of all the recorded Dinnicombe's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Dinnicombe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dinnicombe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dinnicombe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dinnicombe. 100% of Dinnicombe 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 Dinnicombe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Dinnicombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dinnicombe 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Dinnicombe. 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 11 military records available for the last name Dinnicombe. For the veterans among your Dinnicombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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