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Macomb Family History

Macomb Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McComb.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Macomb family from?

You can see how Macomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macomb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macomb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Macomb families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Macomb's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Macomb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macomb 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 Macomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Macomb. 20% of Macomb men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Fireman
    14%
  • Grocery Clerk
    14%
  • Labor
    14%

What Macomb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Macomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macomb 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Macomb. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Macomb. For the veterans among your Macomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macomb lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Macomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Macomb in 1963 was 85, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macomb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macomb 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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