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Bumphis Family History

Bumphis 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: Bumpus, Bumpers, Bumpas, Bumpass, Bullis, Buis, Dumais, Bulthuis

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Where is the Bumphis family from?

You can see how Bumphis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bumphis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bumphis family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Bumphis's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Bumphis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bumphis 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 Bumphis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Bumphis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Bumphis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bumphis 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bumphis. 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 12 military records available for the last name Bumphis. For the veterans among your Bumphis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bumphis lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Bumphis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bumphis in 1975 was 47, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bumphis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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