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Secomb Family History

Secomb Surname Meaning

see Seccombe.

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


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Where is the Secomb family from?

You can see how Secomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Secomb family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Secomb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Secomb families living in Cornwall. This was about 90% of all the recorded Secomb's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Secomb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Secomb 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 Secomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Secomb. 50% of Secomb 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    50%

What Secomb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Secomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Secomb 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Secomb. 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 45 military records available for the last name Secomb. For the veterans among your Secomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Secomb lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Secomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Secomb in 1966 was 81, and 77 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Secomb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Secomb 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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