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Bumfus Family History

Bumfus 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: Bumpus, Rufus, Duffus, Buffum, Buus, Butkus, Bafus, Burrus, Bemus

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Where is the Bumfus family from?

You can see how Bumfus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bumfus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bumfus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bumfus families living in Maine. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bumfus's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Bumfus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bumfus 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 Bumfus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bumfus. 100% of Bumfus 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%

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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Bumfus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bumfus 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Bumfus. 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 12 military records available for the last name Bumfus. For the veterans among your Bumfus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bumfus lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bumfus 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bumfus

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