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Bumker Family History

Bumker 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: Bueker, Bunker, Busker, Buker, Bucker, Burker, Baker, Tucker, Burger

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Where is the Bumker family from?

You can see how Bumker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bumker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bumker families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Bumker families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bumker's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bumker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bumker 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 58 census records available for the last name Bumker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bumker 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bumker. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bumker. For the veterans among your Bumker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bumker lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bumker 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 Bumker

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