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Gumney Family History

Gumney 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: Guiney, Gurney, Rumney, Gulley, Gurley, Gunner, Burney, Gunby, Bunney

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Where is the Gumney family from?

You can see how Gumney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gumney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gumney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Gumney families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gumney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gumney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gumney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Gumney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gumney 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gumney. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gumney. For the veterans among your Gumney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gumney lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Gumney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gumney in 1979 was 65, and 90 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gumney 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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