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Morcombe Family History

Morcombe Surname Meaning

see Morcom.

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


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Where is the Morcombe family from?

You can see how Morcombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morcombe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Morcombe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 56 Morcombe families living in Devon. This was about 36% of all the recorded Morcombe's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Morcombe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morcombe 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 Morcombe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Police Constable and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Morcombe. 50% of Morcombe men worked as a Police Constable and 88% of Morcombe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morcombe were General Labourer and Office Cleaner.

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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

  • Police Constable
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Cotton Weaver
    6%
  • General Worker
    4%
  • Office Cleaner
    4%

What Morcombe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Morcombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morcombe 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Morcombe. 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 229 military records available for the last name Morcombe. For the veterans among your Morcombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morcombe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Morcombe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Morcombe in 1964 was 71, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morcombe 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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