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Gumley Family History

Gumley Surname Meaning

see Gumbley.

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


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Where is the Gumley family from?

You can see how Gumley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gumley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gumley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Gumley families living in Leicestershire. This was about 66% of all the recorded Gumley's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Gumley families in 1891.
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What did your Gumley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Post Office Servant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gumley. 100% of Gumley men worked as a Post Office Servant and 90% of Gumley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Post Office Servant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Private Means
    11%

What Gumley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gumley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gumley 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Gumley. 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 176 military records available for the last name Gumley. For the veterans among your Gumley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gumley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gumley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gumley in 1966 was 56, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gumley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gumley 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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