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Whiscombe Family History

Whiscombe Surname Meaning

see Wiscombe.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Whiscombe family from?

You can see how Whiscombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whiscombe family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Whiscombe families living in Wiltshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Whiscombe's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Whiscombe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whiscombe 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 Whiscombe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whiscombe. 67% of Whiscombe 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
    67%
  • Domestic Service
    34%

What Whiscombe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Whiscombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whiscombe 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 Whiscombe. 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 Whiscombe. For the veterans among your Whiscombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whiscombe

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