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Rumschlag Family History

Rumschlag Surname Meaning

German: probably a shortened sentence name “räum den Schlag” ‘clear the area (of felled trees)’ i.e. ‘get out of here!’

This nickname was used for a good-for-nothing or for a thief who took everything.

This surname is no longer found in Germany or elsewhere in Europe.

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


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Where is the Rumschlag family from?

You can see how Rumschlag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rumschlag family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Rumschlag families living in Ohio. This was about 55% of all the recorded Rumschlag's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rumschlag families in 1920.
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What did your Rumschlag ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rumschlag. 60% of Rumschlag men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Rumschlag women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rumschlag were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Rumschlag family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Rumschlag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rumschlag 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Rumschlag. 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 79 military records available for the last name Rumschlag. For the veterans among your Rumschlag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rumschlag lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Rumschlag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rumschlag in 1968 was 83, and 68 in 2004.

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