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Gumbe Family History

Gumbe 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: Gumbel, Gumbs, Gumble, Dube, Humke, Gimbel, Gunby, Combe, Guile, Gumm

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Where is the Gumbe family from?

You can see how Gumbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gumbe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gumbe families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gumbe family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gumbe's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Gumbe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gumbe 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 127 census records available for the last name Gumbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gumbe 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Gumbe. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gumbe. For the veterans among your Gumbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gumbe lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Gumbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gumbe in 1971 was 75, and 87 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gumbe 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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