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Discombe Family History

Discombe Name Meaning

from Dishcombe (Devon) recorded as Disserescumb in 1289.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Wiscombe, Liscomb, Luscombe, Duncombe, Combe, Lacombe, Linscomb

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Where is the Discombe family from?

You can see how Discombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Discombe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Discombe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Discombe family living in Arizona. This was 100% of all the recorded Discombe's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Discombe families in 1920.
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What did your Discombe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Discombe. 43% of Discombe men worked as a Farm Labourer and 82% of Discombe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Discombe were Bricklayer and Unpaid House 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    43%
  • General Farm Labourer
    29%
  • Bricklayer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    4%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Discombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Discombe 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Discombe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 186 military records available for the last name Discombe. For the veterans among your Discombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Discombe lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1997, in the United States, Discombe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Discombe in 1994 was 79, and 80 in 1997.

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