Origins of the Biscombe surname
About the Biscombes
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Interesting facts about Biscombe
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Biscombe surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.
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What are the most common Biscombe first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Biscombes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Biscombes in 1921
General Servant Domestic
7
Domestic Servant
6
Carpenter
4
Dressmaker
4
General Servant (Domestic)
4
Common male occupations for Biscombes in 1921
Coal Miner
12
Carpenter
6
Mineral Water Manufacturer
6
Agricultural Labourer
5
Farm Labourer
4
