Origins of the Southcombe surname

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    In 1921, most Southcombes lived in south-west

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    210 Southcombe Travel & migration records
    2,900 Southcombes found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Southcombe

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    What are the most common Southcombe first names?

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Southcombes

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

    Commmon female occupations for Southcombes in 1921

    Dressmaker

    28

    Dress Maker

    15

    Drapers Assistant

    13

    General Servant Domestic

    8

    Private Means

    8

    Commmon male occupations for Southcombes in 1921

    Farmers Son

    16

    Glove Manufacturer

    15

    Tailor

    15

    Carpenter

    14

    Farmer

    13

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