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Barcomb Family History

Barcomb Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Berthiaume. Compare Barkyoumb.

Possibly also English: habitational name from any of several places called Barcombe (in East Sussex, Devon, and Somerset) or possibly from Barkham in Berkshire.

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


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Where is the Barcomb family from?

You can see how Barcomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barcomb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Barcomb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Barcomb families living in Dorset. This was about 29% of all the recorded Barcomb's in United Kingdom. Dorset and 2 other counties had the highest population of Barcomb families in 1891.
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What did your Barcomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barcomb. 54% of Barcomb men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Barcomb women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barcomb were Labor and Packer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Labor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Packer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Barcomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barcomb 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Barcomb. 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 405 military records available for the last name Barcomb. For the veterans among your Barcomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barcomb lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Barcomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Barcomb in 1947 was 49, and 67 in 2004.

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