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Biscomb Family History

Biscomb Surname Meaning

see Biscombe.

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


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Where is the Biscomb family from?

You can see how Biscomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biscomb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Biscomb families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Biscomb families living in Yorkshire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Biscomb's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Biscomb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biscomb 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 Biscomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Old Age Pensioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Biscomb. 50% of Biscomb men worked as an Old Age Pensioner and 90% of Biscomb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Biscomb were Farm Worker and School Teacher.

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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

  • Old Age Pensioner
    50%
  • Farm Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • School Teacher
    10%

What Biscomb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Biscomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biscomb 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Biscomb. 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 110 military records available for the last name Biscomb. For the veterans among your Biscomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biscomb lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Biscomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Biscomb in 1970 was 86, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Biscomb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biscomb 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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