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Cummens Family History

Cummens 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: Cummins, Cumming, Summers, Tummons, Clemmens, Clemens, Cullens

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Where is the Cummens family from?

You can see how Cummens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cummens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cummens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Cummens families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cummens's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cummens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cummens 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 Cummens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cummens. 72% of Cummens men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cummens women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Cummens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 887 census records available for the last name Cummens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cummens 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 952 immigration records available for the last name Cummens. 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 130 military records available for the last name Cummens. For the veterans among your Cummens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cummens lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Cummens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Cummens in 1966 was 89, and 68 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cummens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cummens 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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