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Wescombe Family History

Wescombe Surname Meaning

see Westcombe.

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


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Where is the Wescombe family from?

You can see how Wescombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wescombe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wescombe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 56 Wescombe families living in Somerset. This was about 58% of all the recorded Wescombe's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Wescombe families in 1891.
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What did your Wescombe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Draughtsman Admiralty and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wescombe. 50% of Wescombe men worked as a Draughtsman Admiralty and 90% of Wescombe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wescombe were Railway Signalman and Retired.

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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

  • Draughtsman Admiralty
    50%
  • Railway Signalman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    6%
  • Retired
    4%

What Wescombe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wescombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wescombe 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Wescombe. 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 157 military records available for the last name Wescombe. For the veterans among your Wescombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wescombe lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Wescombe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wescombe in 1970 was 88, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wescombe 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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