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Bumis Family History

Bumis 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: Buis, Bemis, Boris, Buss, Burns, Duris, Budin, Buras, Baris, Bullis

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Where is the Bumis family from?

You can see how Bumis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bumis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bumis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Bumis families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Bumis's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Bumis families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Bumis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bumis 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bumis. 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 14 military records available for the last name Bumis. For the veterans among your Bumis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bumis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1984, in the United States, Bumis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bumis in 1963 was 68, and 88 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bumis 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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