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Lacomb Family History

Lacomb Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Lacombe.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Lacomb family from?

You can see how Lacomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lacomb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lacomb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Lacomb families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lacomb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lacomb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lacomb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lacomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lacomb. 36% of Lacomb men worked as a Laborer and 54% of Lacomb women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lacomb were Wpa Laborer and Helper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    4%
  • Wpa Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    54%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Helper
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lacomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lacomb 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Lacomb. 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 503 military records available for the last name Lacomb. For the veterans among your Lacomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lacomb lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lacomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lacomb in 1955 was 35, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lacomb 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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