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Rumble Family History

Rumble Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): from the Norman French personal name Rumbald (ancient Germanic Rumbald from rūn ‘secret’ + bald ‘brave bold’).

Americanized form of German Rumpel.

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


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Where is the Rumble family from?

You can see how Rumble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rumble family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rumble families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 383 Rumble families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Rumble's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rumble families in 1891.
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What did your Rumble ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rumble. 11% of Rumble men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Rumble women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rumble were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Bricklayer
    8%
  • Gardener
    6%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 48,000 census records available for the last name Rumble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rumble 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Rumble. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Rumble. For the veterans among your Rumble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rumble lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Rumble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Rumble in 1947 was 36, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rumble 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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