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Rumlin Family History

Rumlin 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: Sumlin, Tumlin, Rubin, Ruskin, Dulin, Rumler, Hulin, Timlin, Hamlin

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Where is the Rumlin family from?

You can see how Rumlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rumlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rumlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Rumlin families living in Florida. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rumlin's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Rumlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rumlin 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 Rumlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rumlin. 50% of Rumlin men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Rumlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Rumlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rumlin 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Rumlin. 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 15 military records available for the last name Rumlin. For the veterans among your Rumlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rumlin lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Rumlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rumlin in 1974 was 55, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rumlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rumlin 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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