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Winchcomb Family History

Winchcomb Surname 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: Stinchcomb, Linscomb, Lincicome, Windham, Winch, Winthrop, Whitcomb

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Where is the Winchcomb family from?

You can see how Winchcomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winchcomb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Winchcomb families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Winchcomb families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Winchcomb's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Winchcomb families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winchcomb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Winchcomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Winchcomb. 100% of Winchcomb men worked as a Retired and 100% of Winchcomb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Winchcomb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Winchcomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winchcomb 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Winchcomb. 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 62 military records available for the last name Winchcomb. For the veterans among your Winchcomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winchcomb lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Winchcomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Winchcomb in 1971 was 73, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Winchcomb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winchcomb 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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