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Bummel Family History

Bummel 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: Hummel, Rummel, Brummel, Ummel, Summer, Kummer, Bulmer, Himmel

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Where is the Bummel family from?

You can see how Bummel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bummel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bummel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bummel families living in Maryland. This was about 35% of all the recorded Bummel's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Bummel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bummel 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 Bummel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bummel. 100% of Bummel men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Bummel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Bummel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bummel 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Bummel. 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 216 military records available for the last name Bummel. For the veterans among your Bummel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bummel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1992, in the United States, Bummel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bummel in 1972 was 24, and 68 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bummel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bummel 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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