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Coomb Family History

Coomb Surname Meaning

see Coombe.

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


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Where is the Coomb family from?

You can see how Coomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coomb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coomb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Coomb families living in Quebec. This was about 29% of all the recorded Coomb's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Coomb families in 1911.
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What did your Coomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Coomb. 100% of Coomb women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Coomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coomb 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Coomb. 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 181 military records available for the last name Coomb. For the veterans among your Coomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coomb lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Coomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Coomb in 1977 was 66, and 97 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coomb ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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