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Acomb Name Meaning

topographic name for a dweller in a valley, Middle English atte combe ‘at the valley’. habitational name from one of the places (in Northumberland and Yorkshire) named Acomb, from Old English æt acum ‘at the oaks’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Combe, Coombe, Acock, Jacob, Comb, Corn, Lacombe, Barcomb, Acord

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Where is the Acomb family from?

You can see how Acomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acomb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Acomb families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Acomb families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Acomb's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Acomb families in 1911.
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What did your Acomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Acomb. 35% of Acomb men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Acomb women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Acomb were Carpenter and Teacher. .

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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
    35%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Acomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acomb 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Acomb. 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 423 military records available for the last name Acomb. For the veterans among your Acomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acomb lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Acomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Acomb in 1949 was 66, and 80 in 2004.

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