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Gumbus Family History

Gumbus 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: Gumbs, Bumpus, Gumbel, Gustus, Garbus, Gums, Gombos, Gumble, Lummus

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Where is the Gumbus family from?

You can see how Gumbus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gumbus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gumbus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gumbus family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gumbus's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gumbus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gumbus 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 Gumbus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gumbus. 60% of Gumbus men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Common Labor
    40%

What Gumbus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Gumbus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gumbus 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gumbus. 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 51 military records available for the last name Gumbus. For the veterans among your Gumbus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gumbus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gumbus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gumbus in 1963 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gumbus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gumbus 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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