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Wilcombe Family History

Wilcombe 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: Wiscombe, Welcome, Holcombe, Whitcombe, Whitcomb, Widdicombe, Combe

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Where is the Wilcombe family from?

You can see how Wilcombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilcombe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilcombe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Wilcombe families living in Somerset. This was about 32% of all the recorded Wilcombe's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Wilcombe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilcombe 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 Wilcombe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wilcombe. 80% of Wilcombe 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
    80%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    20%

What Wilcombe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Wilcombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilcombe 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Wilcombe. 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 47 military records available for the last name Wilcombe. For the veterans among your Wilcombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilcombe lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1985, in the United States, Wilcombe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wilcombe in 1971 was 84, and 93 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilcombe 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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