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Cumell Family History

Cumell 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: Camel, Guell, Cowell, Capell, Canell, Rudell, Cuello, Lubell, Quell

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Where is the Cumell family from?

You can see how Cumell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cumell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cumell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cumell family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cumell's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Cumell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cumell 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 82 census records available for the last name Cumell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cumell 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Cumell. 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 1 military records available for the last name Cumell. For the veterans among your Cumell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cumell lifespan?

Average Cumell life expectancy in 1988 was 99 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cumell 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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