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Gumbleton Family History

Gumbleton Surname Meaning

from Gomeldon (Wilts) recorded as Gombledon Gombleton in the 16th century.

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


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Where is the Gumbleton family from?

You can see how Gumbleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gumbleton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gumbleton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Gumbleton families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Gumbleton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gumbleton families in 1891.
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What did your Gumbleton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gumbleton. 50% of Gumbleton men worked as a Builders Labourer Heavy Worker and 80% of Gumbleton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gumbleton were Gardener and Daily Work Domestic.

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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

  • Builders Labourer Heavy Worker
    50%
  • Gardener
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Daily Work Domestic
    5%

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Passenger Lists

There are 471 immigration records available for the last name Gumbleton. 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 232 military records available for the last name Gumbleton. For the veterans among your Gumbleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gumbleton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Gumbleton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gumbleton in 1963 was 74, and 71 in 2002.

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