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Harcomber Family History

Harcomber Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Macomber, Mccomber, Harmer, Harrower, Barcomb, Lacombe, Jarzombek

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Where is the Harcomber family from?

You can see how Harcomber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harcomber family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Harcomber family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Harcomber's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harcomber families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Harcomber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harcomber 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Harcomber. 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 2 military records available for the last name Harcomber. For the veterans among your Harcomber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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