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Cummell Family History

Cummell 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: Hummell, Rummell, Hummel, Scammell, Rummel, Sumrell, Gemmell, Gammell

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Where is the Cummell family from?

You can see how Cummell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cummell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Cummell families living in Iowa. This was about 71% of all the recorded Cummell's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Cummell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cummell 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 Cummell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cummell. 100% of Cummell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cummell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Cummell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cummell 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Cummell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Cummell. For the veterans among your Cummell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cummell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cummell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cummell

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