Origins of the Newcomb surname

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    In 1921, most Newcombs lived in london

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    3,600 Newcomb Travel & migration records
    7,300 Newcombs found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Newcomb

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    What are the most common Newcomb first names?

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    Common jobs for Newcombs

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

    Commmon female occupations for Newcombs in 1921

    Dressmaker

    32

    Living On Own Means

    22

    Annuitant

    18

    Laundress

    16

    Dress Maker

    15

    Commmon male occupations for Newcombs in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    48

    Farm Hands

    41

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    33

    General Farmers

    20

    General Labourer

    19

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