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Gumb Family History

Gumb Surname Meaning

see Gomm.

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


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Where is the Gumb family from?

You can see how Gumb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gumb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gumb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Gumb families living in Devon. This was about 26% of all the recorded Gumb's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gumb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gumb 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 Gumb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gumb. 100% of Gumb 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%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gumb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gumb 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Gumb. 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 348 military records available for the last name Gumb. For the veterans among your Gumb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gumb lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Gumb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gumb in 1947 was 35, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gumb 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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