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Edgcomb Name Meaning

English: variant of Edgecombe . This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Edgecomb, Luscomb, Bascomb, Slocomb, Comb, Slocumb, Newcombe, Edgemon

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Where is the Edgcomb family from?

You can see how Edgcomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edgcomb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Edgcomb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Edgcomb families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Edgcomb's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Edgcomb families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edgcomb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Edgcomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edgcomb. 28% of Edgcomb men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Edgcomb women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edgcomb were Farm Owner and Owner. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Farm Owner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Owner
    29%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Edgcomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edgcomb 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Edgcomb. 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 568 military records available for the last name Edgcomb. For the veterans among your Edgcomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edgcomb lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Edgcomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Edgcomb in 1964 was 79, and 63 in 2004.

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