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Slocombe Family History

Slocombe Surname Meaning

English: variant of Slocum.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Slocombe family from?

You can see how Slocombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slocombe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Slocombe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 327 Slocombe families living in Somerset. This was about 31% of all the recorded Slocombe's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Slocombe families in 1891.
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What did your Slocombe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Slocombe. 12% of Slocombe men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Slocombe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slocombe were Incapacitated and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Gardener
    8%
  • Dairy Farmer
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Slocombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slocombe 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Slocombe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Slocombe. For the veterans among your Slocombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slocombe lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Slocombe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Slocombe in 1948 was 47, and 87 in 2004.

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