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Mumms Family History

Mumms 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: Mumm, Mumma, Mimms, Mumme, Muns, Humm, Gumm, Dumas, Kumm, Mumby

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Where is the Mumms family from?

You can see how Mumms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mumms family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mumms families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Mumms families living in Surrey. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mumms's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Mumms families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Mumms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mumms 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Mumms. 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 14 military records available for the last name Mumms. For the veterans among your Mumms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mumms 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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