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Cumberson Family History

Cumberson 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: Culberson, Humberson, Humbertson, Amberson, Culbertson, Lamberson

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Where is the Cumberson family from?

You can see how Cumberson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cumberson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cumberson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Cumberson families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cumberson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cumberson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cumberson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Cumberson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cumberson 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Cumberson. 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 22 military records available for the last name Cumberson. For the veterans among your Cumberson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cumberson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1974, in the United States, Cumberson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Cumberson in 1967 was 94, and 92 in 1974.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cumberson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cumberson 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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