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Edgcombe Family History

Edgcombe Surname Meaning

see Edgecombe.

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


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Where is the Edgcombe family from?

You can see how Edgcombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edgcombe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Edgcombe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 115 Edgcombe families living in Devon. This was about 60% of all the recorded Edgcombe's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Edgcombe families in 1891.
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What did your Edgcombe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Edgcombe. 43% of Edgcombe men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Edgcombe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edgcombe were Builders Labourer and Childs Nurse.

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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

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Railway Clerk
    29%
  • Builders Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Nurse
    5%
  • Childs Nurse
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Edgcombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edgcombe 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Edgcombe. 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 262 military records available for the last name Edgcombe. For the veterans among your Edgcombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edgcombe lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Edgcombe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Edgcombe in 1970 was 75, and 70 in 2003.

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