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Lummis Name Meaning

English: variant of Loomis .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lummus, Timmis, Lammons, Timmins, Cummings, Lumb, Loftis, Dumais

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Where is the Lummis family from?

You can see how Lummis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lummis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lummis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 91 Lummis families living in Suffolk. This was about 37% of all the recorded Lummis's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Lummis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lummis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lummis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lummis. 43% of Lummis men worked as a Farmer and 86% of Lummis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lummis were Private Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Dut. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Gen Farm Labourer
    29%
  • Private Gardener
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • House Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Lummis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lummis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 706 immigration records available for the last name Lummis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 714 military records available for the last name Lummis. For the veterans among your Lummis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lummis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lummis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lummis in 1962 was 59, and 92 in 2004.

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