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Gumas Family History

Gumas 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: Dumas, Gums, Gulas, Gumbs, Guman, Guan, Lucas, Kumar, Damas, Buras

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Where is the Gumas family from?

You can see how Gumas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gumas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gumas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Gumas families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gumas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gumas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gumas 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 Gumas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gumas. 36% of Gumas men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Cook
    15%

What Gumas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 797 census records available for the last name Gumas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gumas 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Gumas. 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 79 military records available for the last name Gumas. For the veterans among your Gumas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gumas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gumas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gumas in 1965 was 77, and 97 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gumas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gumas 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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