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Bummer Family History

Bummer 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: Summer, Kummer, Bulmer, Brummer, Dummer, Hummer, Bommer, Gummer

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Where is the Bummer family from?

You can see how Bummer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bummer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bummer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Bummer families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Bummer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bummer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bummer 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 Bummer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bummer. 33% of Bummer men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bummer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bummer were Mechanic and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Bummer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bummer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bummer 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Bummer. 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 466 military records available for the last name Bummer. For the veterans among your Bummer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bummer lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2001, in the United States, Bummer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bummer in 1950 was 40, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bummer 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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