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Macombe Family History

Macombe 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: Lacombe, Mccombe, Macomber, Macomb, Mccomber, Combe, Acomb, Mccomb

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Where is the Macombe family from?

You can see how Macombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macombe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Macombe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Macombe families living in Cornwall. This was about 69% of all the recorded Macombe's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Macombe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macombe 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 Macombe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Physician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Macombe. 100% of Macombe men worked as a Physician.

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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

  • Physician
    100%

What Macombe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Macombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macombe 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Macombe. 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 39 military records available for the last name Macombe. For the veterans among your Macombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macombe lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Macombe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Macombe in 1982 was 93, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macombe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macombe 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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