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Coombers Family History

Coombers 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: Coomber, Coombes, Chambers, Coombe, Combes, Coomer, Coombs, Comber

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Where is the Coombers family from?

You can see how Coombers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coombers family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Coombers families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Coombers's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Coombers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coombers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Coombers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Coombers. 82% of Coombers 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    19%

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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Coombers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coombers 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Coombers. 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 35 military records available for the last name Coombers. For the veterans among your Coombers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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