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Zumas Family History

Zumas 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: Dumas, Zukas, Azuma, Lucas, Kumar, Damas, Buras, Human, Zima, Kuras

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Where is the Zumas family from?

You can see how Zumas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zumas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zumas families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Zumas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zumas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zumas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Zumas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zumas 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Zumas. 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 19 military records available for the last name Zumas. For the veterans among your Zumas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zumas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Zumas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zumas in 1965 was 75, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zumas 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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