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Cumba Family History

Cumba Surname Meaning

Native American (Lumbee): variant of Cumbo — Note: In the data published in 2010 by the US Census Bureau bearers of the surname Cumba are not reported as also “American Indian”.

Spanish: unexplained. In Spain it is found mainly in Navarre and Castellón.

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


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Where is the Cumba family from?

You can see how Cumba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cumba family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cumba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Cumba family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cumba's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cumba families in 1891.
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What did your Cumba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Jornalero was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cumba. 30% of Cumba men worked as a Jornalero.

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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

  • Jornalero
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

What Cumba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cumba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cumba 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Cumba. 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 368 military records available for the last name Cumba. For the veterans among your Cumba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cumba lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Cumba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cumba in 1954 was 27, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cumba 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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