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Gumbly Family History

Gumbly 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: Gumble, Rumbley, Gunby, Humble, Hambly, Gumbel, Cumby, Gamble, Mumby

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Where is the Gumbly family from?

You can see how Gumbly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gumbly family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Gumbly families living in Warwickshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gumbly's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gumbly families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Gumbly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gumbly 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gumbly. 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 33 military records available for the last name Gumbly. For the veterans among your Gumbly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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