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Bummitt Family History

Bummitt Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dummitt, Brummitt, Summitt, Brummett, Burritt, Demmitt, Dimmitt

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Where is the Bummitt family from?

You can see how Bummitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bummitt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Bummitt families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bummitt's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bummitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bummitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bummitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bummitt. 100% of Bummitt men worked as a Coal Loader.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Coal Loader
    100%

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Bummitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bummitt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bummitt. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bummitt. For the veterans among your Bummitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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