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Mumaugh Family History

Mumaugh Surname Meaning

Altered form of Mumma a surname of German origin. Compare Mumaw.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mumaugh family from?

You can see how Mumaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mumaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mumaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Mumaugh families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mumaugh's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Mumaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mumaugh 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 Mumaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mumaugh. 50% of Mumaugh men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Mumaugh women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Mumaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mumaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mumaugh 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Mumaugh. 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 345 military records available for the last name Mumaugh. For the veterans among your Mumaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mumaugh lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Mumaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mumaugh in 1952 was 49, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mumaugh 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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