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Meacombs Family History

Meacombs 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, Newcomb, Acomb, Jacobs, Lacombe, Seccombe, Mccomb

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Where is the Meacombs family from?

You can see how Meacombs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meacombs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Meacombs families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Meacombs's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Meacombs families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meacombs 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 33 census records available for the last name Meacombs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meacombs 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Meacombs. 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 14 military records available for the last name Meacombs. For the veterans among your Meacombs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meacombs lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Meacombs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Meacombs in 1969 was 74, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meacombs 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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