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Whitcombe Family History

Whitcombe Surname Meaning

English: variant of Whitcomb.

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


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Where is the Whitcombe family from?

You can see how Whitcombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitcombe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Whitcombe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 37 Whitcombe families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Whitcombe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Whitcombe families in 1911.
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What did your Whitcombe ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Whitcombe. 34% of Whitcombe men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Whitcombe women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whitcombe were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    25%
  • School Teacher
    25%
  • Telephone Op
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Whitcombe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Whitcombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitcombe 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Whitcombe. 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 Whitcombe. For the veterans among your Whitcombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitcombe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Whitcombe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Whitcombe in 1962 was 78, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitcombe 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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