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Gumer Family History

Gumer 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: Guyer, Rumer, Gomer, Gumaer, Kumer, Guber, Guier, Gaumer, Gamer

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Where is the Gumer family from?

You can see how Gumer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gumer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gumer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gumer families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gumer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gumer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gumer 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 Gumer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gumer. 23% of Gumer men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Gumer women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gumer were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farm Labor
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Gumer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 874 census records available for the last name Gumer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gumer 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Gumer. 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 137 military records available for the last name Gumer. For the veterans among your Gumer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gumer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Gumer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gumer in 1962 was 25, and 75 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gumer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gumer 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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