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Witcombe Family History

Witcombe Surname Meaning

see Whitcombe.

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


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Where is the Witcombe family from?

You can see how Witcombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witcombe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Witcombe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 278 Witcombe families living in Somerset. This was about 61% of all the recorded Witcombe's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Witcombe families in 1891.
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What did your Witcombe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Witcombe. 19% of Witcombe men worked as a Builders Labourer and 75% of Witcombe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Witcombe were Carman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    19%
  • Colliery Hewer
    15%
  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Carman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Witcombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witcombe 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 541 immigration records available for the last name Witcombe. 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 442 military records available for the last name Witcombe. For the veterans among your Witcombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witcombe lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Witcombe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Witcombe in 1970 was 76, and 84 in 2003.

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