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Gumlaw Family History

Gumlaw 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: Outlaw, Gula, Gulas, Mumaw, Gulla, Guman, Gulan, Gummow, Dumlao, Guan

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Where is the Gumlaw family from?

You can see how Gumlaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gumlaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gumlaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Gumlaw families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gumlaw's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gumlaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gumlaw 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 Gumlaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gumlaw. 46% of Gumlaw men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Wood Cutter
    19%

What Gumlaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 529 census records available for the last name Gumlaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gumlaw 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Gumlaw. 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 68 military records available for the last name Gumlaw. For the veterans among your Gumlaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gumlaw lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Gumlaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gumlaw in 1965 was 82, and 64 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gumlaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gumlaw 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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