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Gumph Family History

Gumph 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: Gump, Rumph, Guppy, Guth, Gumm, Gush, Rumpf, Kump, Rump, Sump

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Where is the Gumph family from?

You can see how Gumph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gumph family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gumph families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Gumph families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 89% of all the recorded Gumph's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gumph families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gumph 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 266 census records available for the last name Gumph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gumph 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gumph. 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 23 military records available for the last name Gumph. For the veterans among your Gumph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gumph lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1999, in the United States, Gumph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gumph in 1952 was 27, and 75 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gumph

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gumph 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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