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Origins of the Coombs surname

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Where do most Coombses live?

In 1921, most Coombses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Coombses

How common is your surname?

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

We have 49,900 records for the Coombs surname. The oldest one dates back to 1559.

Who were Coombses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Coombs first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Coombses

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

Common Female occupations for Coombses in 1921
Dressmaker

266

Laundress

235

General Servant Domestic

119

Domestic Servant

115

General Servant

102

Common Male occupations for Coombses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

302

General Labourer

203

Carpenter

192

Farm Labourer

176

Gardener

103

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