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Elcomb Family History

Elcomb Surname Meaning

see Elcombe.

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


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Where is the Elcomb family from?

You can see how Elcomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elcomb family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Elcomb families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Elcomb families living in Kent. This was about 60% of all the recorded Elcomb's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Elcomb families in 1891.
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What did your Elcomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elcomb. 100% of Elcomb 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 926 census records available for the last name Elcomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elcomb 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Elcomb. 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 59 military records available for the last name Elcomb. For the veterans among your Elcomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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