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Cummins Family History

Cummins Surname Meaning

Scottish and English (of Norman origin): variant of Cummings.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cummins family from?

You can see how Cummins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cummins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cummins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 486 Cummins families living in Lancashire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Cummins's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cummins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cummins 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 Cummins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cummins. 15% of Cummins men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Cummins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cummins were Farm Labourer and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Builders Labourer
    6%
  • Cowman
    6%
  • Farm Labourer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 184,000 census records available for the last name Cummins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cummins 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 30,000 immigration records available for the last name Cummins. 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 30,000 military records available for the last name Cummins. For the veterans among your Cummins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cummins lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Cummins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cummins in 1943 was 41, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cummins 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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