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Cummans Family History

Cummans 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: Cummins, Cumming, Tummons, Clemans, Cummings, Hammans, Commins

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Where is the Cummans family from?

You can see how Cummans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cummans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cummans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Cummans families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Cummans's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cummans families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cummans 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 Cummans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cummans. 43% of Cummans men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Mechanic
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cummans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cummans 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Cummans. 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 122 military records available for the last name Cummans. For the veterans among your Cummans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cummans lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cummans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cummans in 1962 was 84, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cummans

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cummans 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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