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Gumbar Family History

Gumbar 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: Gombar, Kumar, Gemar, Humber, Gumbel, Lubar, Gamba, Guitar, Gumaer

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Where is the Gumbar family from?

You can see how Gumbar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gumbar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gumbar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gumbar families living in Iowa. This was about 45% of all the recorded Gumbar's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Gumbar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gumbar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Gumbar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gumbar 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Gumbar. 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 22 military records available for the last name Gumbar. For the veterans among your Gumbar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gumbar lifespan?

Average Gumbar life expectancy in 1984 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gumbar 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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