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Cumskay Family History

Cumskay 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: Cumiskey, Cuesta, Duskey, Dubsky, Rumsey, Muskat, Cumby, Damsky

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Where is the Cumskay family from?

You can see how Cumskay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cumskay family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Cumskay families living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Cumskay's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Cumskay families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Cumskay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cumskay 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Cumskay. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cumskay. For the veterans among your Cumskay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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