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Malcombe Family History

Malcombe Surname Meaning

see Malcolm.

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


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Where is the Malcombe family from?

You can see how Malcombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malcombe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Malcombe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Malcombe families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Malcombe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Malcombe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malcombe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Malcombe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wood Machinist and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Malcombe. 100% of Malcombe men worked as a Wood Machinist and 50% of Malcombe women worked as a Nurse.

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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

  • Wood Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Malcombe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 563 census records available for the last name Malcombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malcombe 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Malcombe. 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 112 military records available for the last name Malcombe. For the veterans among your Malcombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malcombe lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Malcombe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Malcombe in 1965 was 93, and 64 in 2004.

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