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Linscomb Name Meaning

English: habitational name possibly from any of the three places in Devon called Lincombe named in Old English with līn ‘flax’ or lind ‘lime tree’ + cumb ‘valley’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Liscomb, Linscott, Lipscomb, Branscomb, Luscombe, Ledsome, Acomb

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Where is the Linscomb family from?

You can see how Linscomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linscomb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Linscomb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Linscomb families living in London. This was about 92% of all the recorded Linscomb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Linscomb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linscomb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Linscomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Linscomb. 30% of Linscomb men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Linscomb women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Linscomb were Proprietor and Cook. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Laundress
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Cook
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Linscomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linscomb 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Linscomb. 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 263 military records available for the last name Linscomb. For the veterans among your Linscomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linscomb lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Linscomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Linscomb in 1950 was 47, and 91 in 2004.

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