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Norcombe Family History

Norcombe Surname Meaning

from Northcombe in Bovey Tracey (Devon) Northcombe in Bratton Clovelly (Devon) which is recorded as Northcumb in 1279 or Northcombe in Dulverton (Somerset).

The place-names derive from Old English norð ‘northern north’ + cumb ‘valley hollow’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Norcombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Norcombe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Norcombe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Norcombe families living in Devon. This was about 65% of all the recorded Norcombe's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Norcombe families in 1891.
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What did your Norcombe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Norcombe. 84% of Norcombe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    17%

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Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Norcombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Norcombe 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Norcombe. 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 27 military records available for the last name Norcombe. For the veterans among your Norcombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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