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Fume Family History

Fume 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: Fuse, Fuge, Hume, Fumo, Fure, Fu, Mule, Dube, Duke, Jude

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Where is the Fume family from?

You can see how Fume families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fume family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fume families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Fume family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Fume's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Fume families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fume surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Fume. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fume 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Fume. 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 45 military records available for the last name Fume. For the veterans among your Fume ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fume lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Fume life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Fume in 1972 was 82, and 75 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fume 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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