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Gumphey Family History

Gumphey 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: Humphrey, Mumphrey, Pumphrey, Humphry, Umphrey, Humphery, Murphey

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Where is the Gumphey family from?

You can see how Gumphey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gumphey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gumphey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gumphey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gumphey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gumphey 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 8 census records available for the last name Gumphey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gumphey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gumphey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gumphey. For the veterans among your Gumphey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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