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Bumphus Family History

Bumphus 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, Kamphaus, Bulthuis, Bacchus, Mehus

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Where is the Bumphus family from?

You can see how Bumphus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bumphus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bumphus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Bumphus families living in Cheshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Bumphus's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Bumphus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bumphus 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 Bumphus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bumphus. 67% of Bumphus men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Bumphus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Bumphus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bumphus 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bumphus. 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 51 military records available for the last name Bumphus. For the veterans among your Bumphus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bumphus lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bumphus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bumphus in 1957 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bumphus 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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