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Cummerford Family History

Cummerford 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: Summerford, Commerford, Comerford, Rutherford, Hungerford, Sommerfeld

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Where is the Cummerford family from?

You can see how Cummerford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cummerford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cummerford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Cummerford families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cummerford's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Cummerford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cummerford 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 Cummerford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cummerford. 100% of Cummerford men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

What Cummerford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cummerford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cummerford 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Cummerford. 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 188 military records available for the last name Cummerford. For the veterans among your Cummerford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cummerford lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Cummerford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cummerford in 1973 was 78, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cummerford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cummerford 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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