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Elcome Family History

Elcome Name Meaning

see Elcombe .

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


Similar surnames: Welcome, Ercole, Elmore, Bloome, Newcome, Escoe, Jacome, Blome

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Where is the Elcome family from?

You can see how Elcome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elcome family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Elcome families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Elcome families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Elcome's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elcome families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elcome surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elcome ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Elcome. 100% of Elcome men worked as a Railway Clerk and 92% of Elcome 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Railway Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Domestic Service
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Elcome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elcome 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Elcome. 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 185 military records available for the last name Elcome. For the veterans among your Elcome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elcome lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Elcome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Elcome in 1976 was 93, and 85 in 2000.

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