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Cumbridge Family History

Cumbridge 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: Cambridge, Corbridge, Burbridge, Surridge, Bridge, Delbridge

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Where is the Cumbridge family from?

You can see how Cumbridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cumbridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cumbridge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Cumbridge families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Cumbridge's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Cumbridge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cumbridge 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 Cumbridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cumbridge. 45% of Cumbridge men worked as a Farm Labourer and 100% of Cumbridge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    45%
  • Smallholder
    34%
  • Landworker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cumbridge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Cumbridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cumbridge 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Cumbridge. 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 99 military records available for the last name Cumbridge. For the veterans among your Cumbridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cumbridge lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Cumbridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cumbridge in 1967 was 80, and 58 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cumbridge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cumbridge 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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