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Cummer Family History

Cummer Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Kummer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cummer family from?

You can see how Cummer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cummer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cummer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 48 Cummer families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Cummer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cummer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cummer 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 Cummer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cummer. 100% of Cummer 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 Cummer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Cummer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cummer 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 835 immigration records available for the last name Cummer. 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 558 military records available for the last name Cummer. For the veterans among your Cummer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cummer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cummer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cummer in 1964 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cummer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cummer 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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