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Stancombe Family History

Stancombe Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from any of various places called Stancombe including three in Devon in Sherford, Harberton, and Ilsington parishes, and three in Gloucestershire in Bisley, Winchcombe, and Stinchcombe parishes.

All derived from Old English stān ‘stone, rock’ + cumb ‘valley’.

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


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Where is the Stancombe family from?

You can see how Stancombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stancombe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Stancombe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 107 Stancombe families living in Devon. This was about 39% of all the recorded Stancombe's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Stancombe families in 1891.
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What did your Stancombe ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Wheelwright
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Stancombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stancombe 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Stancombe. 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 311 military records available for the last name Stancombe. For the veterans among your Stancombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stancombe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Stancombe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Stancombe in 1963 was 81, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stancombe 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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