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Gummerus Family History

Gummerus 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: Summers, Gummer, Gummere, Summer, Kummer, Dummer, Gumaer, Hummer

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Where is the Gummerus family from?

You can see how Gummerus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gummerus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gummerus family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gummerus's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Gummerus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Gummerus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gummerus 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Gummerus. 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 73 military records available for the last name Gummerus. For the veterans among your Gummerus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gummerus lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Gummerus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gummerus in 1961 was 56, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gummerus 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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