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Giscombe Family History

Giscombe 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: Wiscombe, Liscomb, Luscombe, Giacobbe, Combe, Gidcumb, Lacombe

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Where is the Giscombe family from?

You can see how Giscombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giscombe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Giscombe families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Giscombe families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Giscombe's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Giscombe families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Giscombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giscombe 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Giscombe. 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 21 military records available for the last name Giscombe. For the veterans among your Giscombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giscombe lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Giscombe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Giscombe in 1968 was 51, and 45 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giscombe 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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