Origins of the Whitcomb surname

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    In 1921, most Whitcombs lived in london

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    1,800 Whitcomb Travel & migration records
    2,800 Whitcombs found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Whitcomb

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    Common jobs for Whitcombs

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

    Commmon female occupations for Whitcombs in 1921

    Dressmaker

    21

    Laundress

    13

    Annuitant

    9

    At Home

    7

    General Servant

    7

    Commmon male occupations for Whitcombs in 1921

    Farm Hands

    22

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    22

    Carpenter

    15

    Skilled Mechanics And Repairmen

    15

    Tinsmiths

    11

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