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Gumba Family History

Gumba 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: Gamba, Guba, Gumbs, Gupta, Juba, Gaba, Gunby, Guida, Gura, Cuba

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Where is the Gumba family from?

You can see how Gumba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gumba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gumba family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Gumba's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Gumba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gumba 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 113 census records available for the last name Gumba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gumba 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 Gumba. 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 53 military records available for the last name Gumba. For the veterans among your Gumba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gumba lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Gumba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gumba in 1971 was 72, and 63 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gumba

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gumba 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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