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Cumberlin Family History

Cumberlin 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: Kimberlin, Chamberlin, Cumberland, Summerlin, Tomberlin, Sumerlin

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Where is the Cumberlin family from?

You can see how Cumberlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cumberlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cumberlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Cumberlin families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Cumberlin's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Cumberlin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cumberlin 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 Cumberlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cumberlin. 100% of Cumberlin 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%

What Cumberlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Cumberlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cumberlin 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Cumberlin. 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 43 military records available for the last name Cumberlin. For the veterans among your Cumberlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cumberlin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Cumberlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cumberlin in 1965 was 74, and 47 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cumberlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cumberlin 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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