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Liscombe Family History

Liscombe Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Liscombe in East Anstey (Devon). The placename derives from the Old English personal name Lill (genitive Lilles) + Old English cumb ‘valley’.

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


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Where is the Liscombe family from?

You can see how Liscombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liscombe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Liscombe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Liscombe families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Liscombe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Liscombe families in 1891.
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What did your Liscombe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Liscombe. 80% of Liscombe 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
    80%
  • Dressmaker
    10%
  • Private Means
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Liscombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liscombe 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 499 immigration records available for the last name Liscombe. 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 370 military records available for the last name Liscombe. For the veterans among your Liscombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liscombe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Liscombe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Liscombe in 1964 was 53, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liscombe 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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