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Cumner Family History

Cumner Surname Meaning

from Cumnor (Berks).

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


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Where is the Cumner family from?

You can see how Cumner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cumner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cumner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Cumner families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Cumner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cumner families in 1891.
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What did your Cumner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cumner. 100% of Cumner men worked as a Motor Driver and 89% of Cumner 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Motor Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpd Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cumner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cumner 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Cumner. 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 176 military records available for the last name Cumner. For the veterans among your Cumner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cumner lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Cumner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cumner in 1968 was 83, and 65 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cumner 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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