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Stenchcomb Family History

Stenchcomb 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: Stinchcomb, Seccombe, Stenehjem, Stenstrom, Newcomb, Steinhoff

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Where is the Stenchcomb family from?

You can see how Stenchcomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stenchcomb family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Stenchcomb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Stenchcomb families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stenchcomb's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Stenchcomb families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Stenchcomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stenchcomb 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 immigration records available for the last name Stenchcomb. 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 11 military records available for the last name Stenchcomb. For the veterans among your Stenchcomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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