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Origins of the Liscombe surname

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About the Liscombes

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Where do most Liscombes live?

In 1921, most Liscombes lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Liscombes

How common is your surname?

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

We have 989 records for the Liscombe surname. The oldest one dates back to 1811.

Who were Liscombes most likely to marry?

Williamses

&

Howes

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Liscombes.

What are the most common Liscombe first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Liscombe family members

Common jobs for Liscombes

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

Common Female occupations for Liscombes in 1921
Dressmaker

10

House Keeper

4

Housekeeper

4

Housemaid

4

Domestic Servant

3

Common Male occupations for Liscombes in 1921
Mason

8

Mariner

5

Market Garden Laborer

5

Cabinet Maker

4

Farmer

4

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