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Gumlley Family History

Gumlley 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: Gulley, Galley, Gurley, Pulley, Rumbley, Bulley, Rumley, Hulley

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Where is the Gumlley family from?

You can see how Gumlley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gumlley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Gumlley families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gumlley's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gumlley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Gumlley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gumlley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gumlley. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gumlley. For the veterans among your Gumlley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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