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Mccombs Family History

Mccombs Surname Meaning

Scottish and northern Irish: variant of McComb with excrescent English -s. Compare Combs.

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


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Where is the Mccombs family from?

You can see how Mccombs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccombs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccombs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 38 Mccombs families living in Lancashire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Mccombs's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mccombs families in 1891.
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What did your Mccombs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mccombs. 50% of Mccombs men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Mccombs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccombs were Process Worker Chemical Works and Confectioner (care Maker).

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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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Process Worker Chemical Works
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Confectioner (care Maker)
    20%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 7,000 military records available for the last name Mccombs. For the veterans among your Mccombs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccombs lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Mccombs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mccombs in 1940 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

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