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Rumsey Family History

Rumsey Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Romsey (Hampshire) from an Old English personal name Rūm (genitive Rūmes) + Old English ēg ‘island raised ground in marshland’.

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


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Where is the Rumsey family from?

You can see how Rumsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rumsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rumsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 297 Rumsey families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Rumsey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rumsey families in 1891.
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What did your Rumsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rumsey. 10% of Rumsey men worked as a Farm Labourer and 72% of Rumsey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rumsey were Carpenter 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    10%
  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Gardener
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 55,000 census records available for the last name Rumsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rumsey 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Rumsey. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Rumsey. For the veterans among your Rumsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rumsey lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Rumsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rumsey in 1952 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rumsey 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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