Halcomb Family History

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Halcomb Name Meaning

English: variant of Holcomb, probably specifically from Halcombe in Wiltshire.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Balcomb, Holcombe, Hallums, Malcomb, Bascomb, Holcomb, Harcum, Hallum

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Halcomb Family Origin

Where is the Halcomb family from?

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You can see how Halcomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halcomb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Halcomb families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Halcomb families living in Manitoba. This was about 78% of all the recorded Halcomb's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Halcomb families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halcomb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Halcomb Family Occupations

What did your Halcomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, the most common Halcomb occupation in Canada was Farmer. 100% of Halcomb's were Farmers.

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  • Farmer

    100%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Halcomb ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Halcomb Historical Records

What Halcomb family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Halcomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halcomb census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Halcomb. 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 Card

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

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Halcomb Life Expectancy

What is the average Halcomb lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Halcomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Halcomb in 1941 was 34, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Halcomb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halcomb 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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