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Tincombe Family History

Tincombe Surname Meaning

Teigncombe is located in Chagford, Devon, and is recorded as Taincoma in 1086 and Tengecome in 130.

The place derives its name from the river Teign.

This river's name is related to the Welsh word taen, meaning ‘a sprinkling’, which likely refers to a ‘stream’.

Additionally, the name incorporates the Old English word cumb, which translates to ‘valley’.

Together, these elements reflect the geographical features of the area.

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


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You can see how Tincombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tincombe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Tincombe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Tincombe families living in London. This was about 11% of all the recorded Tincombe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tincombe families in 1891.
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What did your Tincombe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tincombe. 100% of Tincombe men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Tincombe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 843 census records available for the last name Tincombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tincombe 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Tincombe. 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 33 military records available for the last name Tincombe. For the veterans among your Tincombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tincombe lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Tincombe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tincombe in 1971 was 78, and 91 in 2003.

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