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Gumns Family History

Gumns 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: Gums, Gumbs, Guan, Gunn, Burns, Gans, Muns, Kuhns, Gumm, Dumas

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Gumns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gumns 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

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There are 18 military records available for the last name Gumns. For the veterans among your Gumns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gumns lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Gumns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gumns in 1983 was 42, and 76 in 2002.

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