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Pincombe Name Meaning

English: habitational name from a lost farm in Molland (Devon) which was named from the valley in which it stood Pencomb meaning ‘valley with a pen or animal enclosure’ (Old English penn + cumb).

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


Similar surnames: Duncombe, Wiscombe, Combe, Liscomb, Luscombe, Lacombe, Linscomb

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Where is the Pincombe family from?

You can see how Pincombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pincombe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pincombe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 57 Pincombe families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Pincombe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pincombe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pincombe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pincombe ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Pincombe. 32% of Pincombe men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pincombe women worked as a 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 1921

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Barber
    10%
  • Income
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Pincombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pincombe 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 514 immigration records available for the last name Pincombe. 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 349 military records available for the last name Pincombe. For the veterans among your Pincombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pincombe lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Pincombe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pincombe in 1956 was 32, and 91 in 2003.

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