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Gummow Family History

Gummow Surname Meaning

Cornish: variant of Gummo.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gummow family from?

You can see how Gummow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gummow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gummow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 71 Gummow families living in Cornwall. This was about 73% of all the recorded Gummow's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Gummow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gummow 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 Gummow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gummow. 60% of Gummow men worked as an Incapacitated and 86% of Gummow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gummow were China Clay Labourer and Unpaid Household 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

  • Incapacitated
    60%
  • China Clay Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    15%

What Gummow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gummow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gummow 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Gummow. 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 258 military records available for the last name Gummow. For the veterans among your Gummow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gummow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Gummow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gummow in 1967 was 91, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gummow 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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