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Cumbus Family History

Cumbus 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, Combes, Cumby, Cubas, Cumbo, Cumbow, Cumbee, Cumbie, Combs

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Where is the Cumbus family from?

You can see how Cumbus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cumbus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cumbus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Cumbus families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Cumbus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cumbus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cumbus 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 Cumbus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cumbus. 100% of Cumbus 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cumbus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 780 census records available for the last name Cumbus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cumbus 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Cumbus. 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 91 military records available for the last name Cumbus. For the veterans among your Cumbus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cumbus lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Cumbus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cumbus in 1969 was 76, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cumbus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cumbus 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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