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Cumby Family History

Cumby Surname Meaning

Altered form of Native American (Lumbee) and African American Cumbo Compare Cumbee. — Note: In the data published in 2010 by the US Census Bureau bearers of the surname Cumby are not reported as also “American Indian”.

English: probably a variant of Cumber or Coomber (see Coomer) in which final -er has been shortened to -e and raised to -y.

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


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Where is the Cumby family from?

You can see how Cumby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cumby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cumby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Cumby families living in Norfolk. This was about 45% of all the recorded Cumby's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Cumby families in 1891.
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What did your Cumby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer (heavy Worke and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cumby. 100% of Cumby men worked as a Farm Labourer (heavy Worke and 100% of Cumby 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer (heavy Worke
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Cumby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cumby 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Cumby. 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 984 military records available for the last name Cumby. For the veterans among your Cumby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cumby lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Cumby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Cumby in 1955 was 46, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cumby 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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