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Kuma Family History

Kuma 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: Kumar, Kuzma, Okuma, Kula, Kuna, Kuba, Tuma, Kumm, Kump, Kuta

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Where is the Kuma family from?

You can see how Kuma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuma family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Kuma families living in Manitoba. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kuma's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kuma families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuma 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 Kuma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Trimmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuma. 50% of Kuma men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kuma women worked as a Trimmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trimmer
    100%

What Kuma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 539 census records available for the last name Kuma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuma 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Kuma. 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 762 military records available for the last name Kuma. For the veterans among your Kuma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuma lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Kuma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kuma in 1974 was 80, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kuma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuma 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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