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Cumley Family History

Cumley Surname Meaning

see Comley.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Cumley family from?

You can see how Cumley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cumley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cumley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Cumley families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Cumley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cumley families in 1891.
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What did your Cumley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cumley. 75% of Cumley 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
    75%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    25%

What Cumley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cumley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cumley 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Cumley. 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 247 military records available for the last name Cumley. For the veterans among your Cumley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cumley lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Cumley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Cumley in 1959 was 52, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cumley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cumley 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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