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Cumberton Family History

Cumberton 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: Humbertson, Summerton, Lamberton, Pemberton, Emberton, Culbertson

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Where is the Cumberton family from?

You can see how Cumberton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cumberton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Cumberton families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there was 1 Cumberton family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cumberton's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Cumberton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Cumberton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cumberton 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Cumberton. 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 27 military records available for the last name Cumberton. For the veterans among your Cumberton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cumberton lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Cumberton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cumberton in 1971 was 65, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cumberton 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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