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Newcombs Family History

Newcombs 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: Newcomb, Newcombe, Newcom, Newcome, Newcomer, Newsome, Seccombe

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Where is the Newcombs family from?

You can see how Newcombs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newcombs family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Newcombs families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Newcombs families living in Kentucky. This was about 75% of all the recorded Newcombs's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Newcombs families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newcombs 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 Newcombs ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Newcombs. 100% of Newcombs 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Newcombs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Newcombs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newcombs 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Newcombs. 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 10 military records available for the last name Newcombs. For the veterans among your Newcombs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newcombs lifespan?

Average Newcombs life expectancy in 2003 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newcombs 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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