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Witcomb Family History

Witcomb Surname Meaning

see Whitcombe.

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


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Where is the Witcomb family from?

You can see how Witcomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witcomb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Witcomb families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 56 Witcomb families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Witcomb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Witcomb families in 1891.
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What did your Witcomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Witcomb. 20% of Witcomb men worked as a Farmer and 76% of Witcomb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Witcomb were Licensed Victualler and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Coal Hewer
    14%
  • Bread Salesman
    14%
  • Licensed Victualler
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Witcomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witcomb 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 489 immigration records available for the last name Witcomb. 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 684 military records available for the last name Witcomb. For the veterans among your Witcomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witcomb lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Witcomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Witcomb in 1973 was 76, and 77 in 2002.

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