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Edgcomb Family History

Edgcomb Surname Meaning

English: variant of Edgecombe. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Edgcomb family from?

You can see how Edgcomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edgcomb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Edgcomb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Edgcomb families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Edgcomb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Edgcomb families in 1891.
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What did your Edgcomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Edgcomb. 100% of Edgcomb 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Edgcomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edgcomb 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Edgcomb. 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 568 military records available for the last name Edgcomb. For the veterans among your Edgcomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edgcomb lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Edgcomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Edgcomb in 1964 was 79, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edgcomb 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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