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Cumens Family History

Cumens 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: Ludens, Rubens, Comes, Lukens, Clemens, Kamens, Cullens, Cowens

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Where is the Cumens family from?

You can see how Cumens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cumens family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cumens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Cumens families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cumens's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cumens families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cumens 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 Cumens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cumens. 60% of Cumens men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cumens women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Helper
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Cumens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Cumens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cumens 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Cumens. 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 146 military records available for the last name Cumens. For the veterans among your Cumens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cumens lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Cumens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cumens in 1949 was 48, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cumens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cumens 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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