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Origins of the Challacombe surname

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We have a total number of 1651 records for people with the last name Challacombe.

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Where do most Challacombes live?

In 1921, most Challacombes lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Challacombes

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,440 records for the Challacombe surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Challacombes most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Challacombes.

What are the most common Challacombe first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Challacombes

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Challacombes in 1921
Dressmaker

23

Laundress

13

Living On Own Means

7

Servant

7

Annuitant

6

Common Male occupations for Challacombes in 1921
Carpenter

16

Farmer

9

Tailor

9

Farmers Son

8

House Painter

8

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