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Seccomb Family History

Seccomb 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: Seccombe, Newcomb, Mccomb, Slocomb, Welcome, Saccone, Sacco, Liscomb

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Where is the Seccomb family from?

You can see how Seccomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seccomb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seccomb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Seccomb families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Seccomb's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Seccomb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seccomb 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 Seccomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seccomb. 100% of Seccomb women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 535 census records available for the last name Seccomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seccomb 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Seccomb. 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 30 military records available for the last name Seccomb. For the veterans among your Seccomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seccomb lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Seccomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Seccomb in 1963 was 74, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seccomb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seccomb 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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