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Shekomb Family History

Shekomb Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Shenoy, Shakoor, Shiroma, Seekamp, Shorb, Sherod, Shero, Shelor

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Where is the Shekomb family from?

You can see how Shekomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shekomb family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Shekomb families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Shekomb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shekomb families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Shekomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shekomb 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shekomb. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Shekomb. For the veterans among your Shekomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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