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Hitcomb Family History

Hitcomb 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: Whitcomb, Titcomb, Liscomb, Holcomb, Halcomb, Whitcombe, Newcomb

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Where is the Hitcomb family from?

You can see how Hitcomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hitcomb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Hitcomb families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Hitcomb families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hitcomb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hitcomb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hitcomb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Hitcomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hitcomb 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hitcomb. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hitcomb. For the veterans among your Hitcomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hitcomb lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hitcomb 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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