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Rummels Family History

Rummels 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: Rummel, Rummell, Rumfelt, Hummel, Summers, Rammel, Rimmel, Rommel

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Where is the Rummels family from?

You can see how Rummels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rummels family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rummels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Rummels families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rummels's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Rummels families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rummels 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 Rummels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rummels. 38% of Rummels 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
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

What Rummels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 510 census records available for the last name Rummels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rummels 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Rummels. 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 103 military records available for the last name Rummels. For the veterans among your Rummels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rummels lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Rummels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rummels in 1963 was 60, and 87 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rummels

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rummels 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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