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Biscombe Family History

Biscombe Surname Meaning

from Biscombe in Churchstanton (Somerset) or from a lost or unidentified place with a similar name. The place-name is of uncertain origin but includes Old English cumb ‘valley’.

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


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Where is the Biscombe family from?

You can see how Biscombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biscombe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Biscombe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Biscombe families living in Yorkshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Biscombe's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Biscombe families in 1891.
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What did your Biscombe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Clay Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Biscombe. 25% of Biscombe men worked as a Clay Heavy Worker and 86% of Biscombe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Biscombe were Horseman On Farm and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Clay Heavy Worker
    25%
  • Mason
    25%
  • Mineral Water Manufacturer
    25%
  • Horseman On Farm
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Biscombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biscombe 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Biscombe. 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 100 military records available for the last name Biscombe. For the veterans among your Biscombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biscombe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Biscombe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Biscombe in 1967 was 83, and 84 in 1998.

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