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Kums Family History

Kums 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: Kus, Kuss, Kumm, Kump, Kuhs, Kues, Gums, Kuns, Ku, Kim

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Where is the Kums family from?

You can see how Kums families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kums family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kums families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Kums families living in Maryland. This was about 91% of all the recorded Kums's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Kums families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kums 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 150 census records available for the last name Kums. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kums 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Kums. 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 16 military records available for the last name Kums. For the veterans among your Kums ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kums lifespan?

Average Kums life expectancy in 2001 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kums 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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