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Gumtow Family History

Gumtow 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: Gummow, Gupton, Gunton, Guyton, Cumbow, Buetow, Guiton, Sumrow, Gummo

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Where is the Gumtow family from?

You can see how Gumtow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gumtow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gumtow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Gumtow families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gumtow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gumtow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gumtow 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 Gumtow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gumtow. 34% of Gumtow men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gumtow women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Attendant
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Gumtow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 704 census records available for the last name Gumtow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gumtow 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Gumtow. 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 184 military records available for the last name Gumtow. For the veterans among your Gumtow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gumtow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gumtow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gumtow in 1965 was 77, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gumtow 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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