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Colcombe Family History

Colcombe Surname Meaning

from Colcombe a lost place in Hampton Bishop (Herefs).

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


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Where is the Colcombe family from?

You can see how Colcombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colcombe family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Colcombe families living in Herefordshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Colcombe's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Colcombe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colcombe 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 Colcombe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Colcombe. 46% of Colcombe men worked as a General Labourer Heavy Worker and 87% of Colcombe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Colcombe were Munitons Shell Examiner and Unpaid Domestic Du.

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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

  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    46%
  • Farm Tractor Driver
    19%
  • Colliery Underground Labourer Heavy Work
    19%
  • Munitons Shell Examiner
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Colcombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colcombe 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Colcombe. 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 110 military records available for the last name Colcombe. For the veterans among your Colcombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colcombe lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Colcombe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Colcombe in 1971 was 43, and 73 in 2002.

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