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Dascombe Family History

Dascombe Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin; perhaps a variant of Discombe.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Dascombe family from?

You can see how Dascombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dascombe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dascombe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Dascombe families living in Somerset. This was about 29% of all the recorded Dascombe's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Dascombe families in 1891.
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What did your Dascombe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dascombe. 100% of Dascombe men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 95% of Dascombe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Dairy Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Unpaid Home Duties
    6%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dascombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dascombe 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 Dascombe. 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 145 military records available for the last name Dascombe. For the veterans among your Dascombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dascombe lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Dascombe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dascombe in 1969 was 39, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dascombe 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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