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Cumin Family History

Cumin 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: Cumming, Min, Cousin, Cain, Amin, Lubin, Rubin, Chin, Duin, Budin

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Where is the Cumin family from?

You can see how Cumin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cumin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cumin families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 3 Cumin families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cumin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cumin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cumin 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 Cumin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cumin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cumin 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Cumin. 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 88 military records available for the last name Cumin. For the veterans among your Cumin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cumin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Cumin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cumin in 1970 was 79, and 91 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cumin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cumin 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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