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Gumberger Family History

Gumberger 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: Rumberger, Umberger, Baumberger, Hamberger, Humbarger, Hemberger

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Where is the Gumberger family from?

You can see how Gumberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gumberger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gumberger family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gumberger's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gumberger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gumberger 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 17 census records available for the last name Gumberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gumberger 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Gumberger. 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 87 military records available for the last name Gumberger. For the veterans among your Gumberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gumberger lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1983, in the United States, Gumberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Gumberger in 1972 was 75, and 66 in 1983.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gumberger 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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