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Awsumb Family History

Awsumb 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: Allum, Azuma, Ayoub, Acomb, Bumb, Sum, Sump, Wassum, Crumb, Bawcum

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Where is the Awsumb family from?

You can see how Awsumb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Awsumb family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Awsumb family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Awsumb's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Awsumb families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Awsumb 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 Awsumb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Awsumb. 34% of Awsumb men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Awsumb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Awsumb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Awsumb 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Awsumb. 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 38 military records available for the last name Awsumb. For the veterans among your Awsumb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Awsumb lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Awsumb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Awsumb in 1964 was 87, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Awsumb 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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