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Handscombe Family History

Handscombe Surname Meaning

variant of Hanscombe with intrusive -d-.

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


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Where is the Handscombe family from?

You can see how Handscombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handscombe family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Handscombe families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Handscombe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Handscombe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Handscombe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Handscombe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Handscombe. 43% of Handscombe men worked as a Carpenter joiner and 89% of Handscombe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Handscombe were Colliery Hewer and Domestic Help.

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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

  • Carpenter joiner
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Colliery Hewer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Domestic Help
    3%

What Handscombe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Handscombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handscombe 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Handscombe. 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 250 military records available for the last name Handscombe. For the veterans among your Handscombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handscombe lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1991, in the United States, Handscombe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Handscombe in 1986 was 83, and 88 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Handscombe 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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