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Macombs Family History

Macombs 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: Mccombs, Macomb, Acomb, Jacobs, Lacombe, Mccomb, Mccomas, Combs

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Where is the Macombs family from?

You can see how Macombs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macombs family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Macombs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Macombs families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Macombs's in USA. New York had the highest population of Macombs families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macombs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Macombs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macombs 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Macombs. 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 22 military records available for the last name Macombs. For the veterans among your Macombs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macombs lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1974, in the United States, Macombs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Macombs in 1967 was 73, and 76 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macombs 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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