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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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Where is the Halcomb family from?

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 USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Halcomb families living in Sussex. This was about 23% of all the recorded Halcomb's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Halcomb families in 1891.
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What did your Halcomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Halcomb. 100% of Halcomb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 27,000 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 Lists

There are 738 immigration records available for the last name Halcomb. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 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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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.

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