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Origins of the Witcombe surname

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About the Witcombes

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Where do most Witcombes live?

In 1921, most Witcombes lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Witcombes

How common is your surname?

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We have 4,950 records for the Witcombe surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Witcombes most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Witcombe first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Witcombes

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

Common Female occupations for Witcombes in 1921
Dressmaker

24

General Servant

17

General Servant Domestic

13

Domestic Servant

12

Dress Maker

11

Common Male occupations for Witcombes in 1921
Coal Miner

80

Coal Miner Hewer

37

Agricultural Labourer

30

Farm Labourer

28

Stone Mason

19

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