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Cummis Family History

Cummis 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: Lummis, Cummins, Cumming, Curtis, Dumais, Cammisa, Custis, Kemmis

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Where is the Cummis family from?

You can see how Cummis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cummis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cummis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Cummis families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cummis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cummis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cummis 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 Cummis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cummis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cummis 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Cummis. 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 51 military records available for the last name Cummis. For the veterans among your Cummis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cummis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Cummis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cummis in 1967 was 61, and 93 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cummis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cummis 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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