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Mccoombs Family History

Mccoombs Name 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: Mccombs, Coombs, Mccomb, Mccomas, Mccombe, Mccool, Mccomber, Coombe

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Where is the Mccoombs family from?

You can see how Mccoombs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccoombs family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccoombs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Mccoombs families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccoombs's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mccoombs families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccoombs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccoombs ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mccoombs. 60% of Mccoombs men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1921

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mccoombs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccoombs 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Mccoombs. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 169 military records available for the last name Mccoombs. For the veterans among your Mccoombs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccoombs lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Mccoombs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mccoombs in 1965 was 81, and 85 in 2001.

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