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Origins of the Hurcombe surname

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About the Hurcombes

We have a total number of 2027 records for people with the last name Hurcombe.

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Where do most Hurcombes live?

In 1921, most Hurcombes lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Hurcombes

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,940 records for the Hurcombe surname. The oldest one dates back to 1885.

Who were Hurcombes most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Hurcombe first names?

  • William
  • George
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Hurcombes

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

Common Female occupations for Hurcombes in 1921
General Servant Domestic

10

Tailoress

9

Servant

7

Cook

5

Dressmaker

5

Common Male occupations for Hurcombes in 1921
General Labourer

12

Farm Labourer

11

Agricultural Labourer

9

Blacksmith

9

Carpenter

7

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