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Jacomb Family History

Jacomb Surname Meaning

Perhaps from the Old French personal name Jacqueme the Picard form of James (Latin *Jacomus) but evidence of English use of the name is lacking.

The -b- in the name would be intrusive.

Otherwise the name looks like a place-name in -comb.

None of relevance has been found but the type has probably influenced the spelling.

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


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Where is the Jacomb family from?

You can see how Jacomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacomb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Jacomb families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Jacomb families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Jacomb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jacomb families in 1891.
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What did your Jacomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Poultry Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jacomb. 50% of Jacomb men worked as a Poultry Farmer and 90% of Jacomb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jacomb were General Labourer and Private Means.

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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

  • Poultry Farmer
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Private Means
    11%

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Passenger Lists

There are 617 immigration records available for the last name Jacomb. 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 351 military records available for the last name Jacomb. For the veterans among your Jacomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacomb lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Jacomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jacomb in 1972 was 80, and 78 in 2004.

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