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Cumela Family History

Cumela 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: Chmela, Camel, Canela, Umeda, Cueva, Comella, Hamel, Capel, Mula

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Where is the Cumela family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cumela 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 Cumela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cumela. 100% of Cumela women worked as a New Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Cumela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cumela 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Cumela. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cumela. For the veterans among your Cumela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cumela lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cumela

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