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Bumbury Family History

Bumbury 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: Duxbury, Banbury, Sudbury, Embury, Bembry, Humburg, Rumburg, Bamburg

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Where is the Bumbury family from?

You can see how Bumbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bumbury family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bumbury families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bumbury family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bumbury's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bumbury families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Bumbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bumbury 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Bumbury. 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 17 military records available for the last name Bumbury. For the veterans among your Bumbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bumbury lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1999, in the United States, Bumbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bumbury in 1991 was 24, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bumbury 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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