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Melcombe Family History

Melcombe 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: Welcome, Seccombe, Newcombe, Mccombe, Holcombe, Malcomb, Newcomb

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Where is the Melcombe family from?

You can see how Melcombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melcombe family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Melcombe families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Melcombe's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Melcombe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melcombe 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 146 census records available for the last name Melcombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melcombe 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Melcombe. 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 7 military records available for the last name Melcombe. For the veterans among your Melcombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melcombe lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1996, in the United States, Melcombe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Melcombe in 1983 was 58, and 68 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melcombe 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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