This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Mcomber family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mcomber Family History

Mcomber Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McComber.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mcomber family from?

You can see how Mcomber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcomber family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcomber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 16 Mcomber families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mcomber's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mcomber families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcomber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Mcomber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcomber. 72% of Mcomber men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Mcomber women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcomber were Truck Driver and Housework.

View Census Data for Mcomber | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    72%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Ediphone Operator
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Mcomber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mcomber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcomber census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Mcomber

Passenger Lists

There are 86 immigration records available for the last name Mcomber. 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.

View all Mcomber immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 572 military records available for the last name Mcomber. For the veterans among your Mcomber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mcomber military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mcomber family history

Discover More

What is the average Mcomber lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Mcomber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mcomber in 1962 was 67, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcomber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcomber 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mcomber family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial