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Marcomb Family History

Marcomb 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: Barcomb, Malcomb, Marcom, Macomb, Morcom, Marcoux, Acomb, Marcon

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Where is the Marcomb family from?

You can see how Marcomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marcomb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marcomb families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Marcomb family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Marcomb's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Marcomb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marcomb 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 Marcomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marcomb. 50% of Marcomb men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Marcomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marcomb 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Marcomb. 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 37 military records available for the last name Marcomb. For the veterans among your Marcomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marcomb lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Marcomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Marcomb in 1975 was 62, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marcomb 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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