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Gumbrell Family History

Gumbrell Surname Meaning

possibly in some cases a variant of Gambrill but otherwise unexplained.

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


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Where is the Gumbrell family from?

You can see how Gumbrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gumbrell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gumbrell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 92 Gumbrell families living in Sussex. This was about 51% of all the recorded Gumbrell's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Gumbrell families in 1891.
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What did your Gumbrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gumbrell. 30% of Gumbrell men worked as a Farmworker and 85% of Gumbrell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gumbrell were Incapacitated and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmworker
    30%
  • Carpenter
    30%
  • Gardener
    20%
  • Incapacitated
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Dressmaker
    5%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    4%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%

What Gumbrell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gumbrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gumbrell 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Gumbrell. 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 338 military records available for the last name Gumbrell. For the veterans among your Gumbrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gumbrell lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Gumbrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gumbrell in 1942 was 59, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gumbrell 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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