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Morcomb Family History

Morcomb Surname Meaning

see Morcom.

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


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Where is the Morcomb family from?

You can see how Morcomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morcomb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morcomb families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 62 Morcomb families living in Cornwall. This was about 57% of all the recorded Morcomb's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Morcomb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morcomb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Morcomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Rabbit Trapper and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Morcomb. 50% of Morcomb men worked as a Rabbit Trapper and 100% of Morcomb 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Rabbit Trapper
    50%
  • General Farm Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Morcomb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Morcomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morcomb 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Morcomb. 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 73 military records available for the last name Morcomb. For the veterans among your Morcomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morcomb lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Morcomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Morcomb in 1963 was 78, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morcomb 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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