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Rumsley Family History

Rumsley 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: Rumbley, Rumsey, Rumley, Hemsley, Ramsey, Rumler, Bursley, Rummler

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Where is the Rumsley family from?

You can see how Rumsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rumsley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rumsley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Rumsley families living in Sussex. This was about 26% of all the recorded Rumsley's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Rumsley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rumsley 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 Rumsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rumsley. 100% of Rumsley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rumsley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 514 census records available for the last name Rumsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rumsley 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Rumsley. 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 32 military records available for the last name Rumsley. For the veterans among your Rumsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rumsley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rumsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rumsley in 1966 was 31, and 57 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rumsley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rumsley 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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