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Comben Family History

Comben Surname Meaning

unexplained. Probably from a lost or as yet unidentified place in Dorset.

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


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Where is the Comben family from?

You can see how Comben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comben family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Comben families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 190 Comben families living in Dorset. This was about 66% of all the recorded Comben's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Comben families in 1891.
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What did your Comben ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Stone Quarryman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Comben. 34% of Comben men worked as a Stone Quarryman and 83% of Comben women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Comben were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Stone Quarryman
    34%
  • Upholsterer
    14%
  • Lorry Driver
    14%
  • General Labourer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Comben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comben 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Comben. 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 390 military records available for the last name Comben. For the veterans among your Comben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Comben lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Comben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Comben in 1965 was 64, and 88 in 2004.

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