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Cumbess Family History

Cumbess 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: Combest, Curless, Combes, Cumbee, Cumber, Burgess, Furness, Chambers

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Where is the Cumbess family from?

You can see how Cumbess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cumbess family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Cumbess families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cumbess family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cumbess's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Cumbess families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cumbess surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Cumbess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cumbess 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 Cumbess. 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 14 military records available for the last name Cumbess. For the veterans among your Cumbess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cumbess lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Cumbess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cumbess in 1959 was 65, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cumbess 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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