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Kingcombe Family History

Kingcombe 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: Duncombe, Linscomb, Wiscombe, Kingcade, Kingdom, Ringrose, Widdicombe

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Where is the Kingcombe family from?

You can see how Kingcombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kingcombe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kingcombe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 40 Kingcombe families living in Devon. This was about 73% of all the recorded Kingcombe's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Kingcombe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kingcombe 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 Kingcombe 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 Kingcombe. 100% of Kingcombe men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Kingcombe 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kingcombe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 947 census records available for the last name Kingcombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kingcombe 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Kingcombe. 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 87 military records available for the last name Kingcombe. For the veterans among your Kingcombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kingcombe lifespan?

Average Kingcombe life expectancy in 1979 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kingcombe 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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