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Larcombe Family History

Larcombe Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from any of the three places in southwestern England called Larcombe (in Cutcombe Somerset; Diptford Devon; or Blackawton Devon).

The placenames derive from Old English lāwerce lǣwerce ‘lark’ or lǣfer ‘rush reed’ + cumb ‘valley’.

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


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Where is the Larcombe family from?

You can see how Larcombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larcombe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Larcombe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 17 Larcombe families living in Quebec. This was about 49% of all the recorded Larcombe's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Larcombe families in 1911.
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What did your Larcombe ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Larcombe. 78% of Larcombe men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    78%
  • Laborer
    23%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Larcombe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Larcombe. For the veterans among your Larcombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larcombe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Larcombe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Larcombe in 1964 was 79, and 78 in 2003.

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