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Rumps Family History

Rumps 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: Rumpf, Rump, Rumph, Russ, Rus, Rubis, Remis, Ramp, Ruhs, Rufus

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Where is the Rumps family from?

You can see how Rumps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rumps family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rumps families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rumps family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rumps's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rumps families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rumps 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 Rumps ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rumps. 43% of Rumps 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
    43%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Office Clerk
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%

What Rumps family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 745 census records available for the last name Rumps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rumps 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Rumps. 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 168 military records available for the last name Rumps. For the veterans among your Rumps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rumps lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rumps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rumps in 1966 was 78, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rumps

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rumps 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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