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Elcombe Family History

Elcombe Surname Meaning

from Elcombe in Wroughton (Wilts) recorded as Elecome in Domesday Book or less likely from Elcombe in Uley (Gloucs) Elcombe in Alvediston (Wilts) or Elcombe in Bisley (Gloucs).

possibly a variant of Welcome with loss of initial W-.

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


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Where is the Elcombe family from?

You can see how Elcombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elcombe family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Elcombe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Elcombe families living in Kent. This was about 31% of all the recorded Elcombe's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Elcombe families in 1891.
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What did your Elcombe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Elcombe. 58% of Elcombe men worked as a Farmworker and 85% of Elcombe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elcombe were Farmer and Ledger Clerk.

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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

  • Farmworker
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%
  • Ledger Clerk
    4%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 344 immigration records available for the last name Elcombe. 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 220 military records available for the last name Elcombe. For the veterans among your Elcombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elcombe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Elcombe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Elcombe in 1967 was 85, and 56 in 2003.

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