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Vinscombe Family History

Vinscombe 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: Linscomb, Wiscombe, Liscomb, Luscombe, Duncombe, Viscomi, Lipscomb

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Where is the Vinscombe family from?

You can see how Vinscombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vinscombe family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Vinscombe families living in Middlesex. This was about 27% of all the recorded Vinscombe's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Vinscombe families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Vinscombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vinscombe 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Vinscombe. 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 military records available for the last name Vinscombe. For the veterans among your Vinscombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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