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Cumper Family History

Cumper Surname Meaning

see Comper.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cumper family from?

You can see how Cumper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cumper family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cumper families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Cumper families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Cumper's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Cumper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cumper 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 Cumper 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 Cumper. 67% of Cumper men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Cumper women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cumper were Bricklayer 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
    67%
  • Bricklayer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    5%
  • Electric Bulb Machinist
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

What Cumper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cumper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cumper 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Cumper. 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 168 military records available for the last name Cumper. For the veterans among your Cumper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cumper lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Cumper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cumper in 1954 was 29, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cumper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cumper 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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