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Origins of the Newcombe surname

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About the Newcombes

We have a total number of 25745 records for people with the last name Newcombe.

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Where do most Newcombes live?

In 1921, most Newcombes lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Newcombes

How common is your surname?

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

We have 22,100 records for the Newcombe surname. The oldest one dates back to 1798.

Who were Newcombes most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Newcombe first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Newcombes

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

Common Female occupations for Newcombes in 1921
Dressmaker

113

Laundress

64

House Servant

47

Living On Own Means

46

General Servant Domestic

45

Common Male occupations for Newcombes in 1921
General Labourer

105

Agricultural Labourer

95

Farmer

83

Farm Labourer

75

Farmers Son

73

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