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Cummin Family History

Cummin Surname Meaning

see Cumming (1).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cummin family from?

You can see how Cummin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cummin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cummin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Cummin families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Cummin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cummin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cummin 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 Cummin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Man and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cummin. 50% of Cummin men worked as a Dairy Man and 74% of Cummin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cummin were Milk Salesman and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Man
    50%
  • Milk Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    9%

What Cummin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Cummin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cummin 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 857 immigration records available for the last name Cummin. 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 400 military records available for the last name Cummin. For the veterans among your Cummin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cummin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Cummin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cummin in 1965 was 74, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cummin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cummin 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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