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Bumpers Family History

Bumpers Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Bumpus or one of its variants.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bumpers family from?

You can see how Bumpers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bumpers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bumpers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Bumpers families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Bumpers's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bumpers families in 1891.
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What did your Bumpers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bumpers. 100% of Bumpers 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Bumpers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bumpers 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Bumpers. 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 750 military records available for the last name Bumpers. For the veterans among your Bumpers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bumpers lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bumpers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bumpers in 1953 was 34, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bumpers 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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