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Southcomb Family History

Southcomb 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: Southam, Southwood, Southgate, Whitcomb, Southall, Holcomb, Southwick

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Where is the Southcomb family from?

You can see how Southcomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Southcomb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Southcomb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Southcomb families living in Devon. This was about 32% of all the recorded Southcomb's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Southcomb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Southcomb 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 Southcomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Southcomb. 50% of Southcomb women worked as a Private Means.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    25%
  • Teacher (retired)
    25%

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Census Records

There are 830 census records available for the last name Southcomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Southcomb 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Southcomb. 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 182 military records available for the last name Southcomb. For the veterans among your Southcomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Southcomb lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Southcomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Southcomb in 1965 was 46, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Southcomb 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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