Origins of the Holcombe surname
About the Holcombes
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Interesting facts about Holcombe
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Holcombe surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Holcombes most likely to marry?
Holcomb Or Holcombes
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Our tell us which families married Holcombes.
What are the most common Holcombe first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Holcombes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Holcombes in 1921
Dressmaker
28
Laundress
25
General Servant
16
House Servant
11
Tailoress
11
Common male occupations for Holcombes in 1921
Carpenter
30
Agricultural Labourer
28
General Labourer
26
Farm Labourer
24
Tailor
15
