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Wescomb Family History

Wescomb Surname Meaning

see Westcombe.

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


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Where is the Wescomb family from?

You can see how Wescomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wescomb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wescomb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Wescomb families living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wescomb's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Wescomb families in 1891.
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What did your Wescomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wescomb. 100% of Wescomb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Wescomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wescomb 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Wescomb. 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 41 military records available for the last name Wescomb. For the veterans among your Wescomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wescomb lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Wescomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wescomb in 1969 was 58, and 48 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wescomb 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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