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Gumbrill Family History

Gumbrill Surname Meaning

see Gumbrell.

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


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Where is the Gumbrill family from?

You can see how Gumbrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gumbrill family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Gumbrill families living in Sussex. This was about 77% of all the recorded Gumbrill's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Gumbrill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gumbrill 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 Gumbrill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gumbrill. 50% of Gumbrill men worked as a Joiner and 82% of Gumbrill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gumbrill were Builders Labourer 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

  • Joiner
    50%
  • Builders Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%

What Gumbrill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gumbrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gumbrill 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Gumbrill. 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 138 military records available for the last name Gumbrill. For the veterans among your Gumbrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gumbrill lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Gumbrill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gumbrill in 1975 was 75, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gumbrill 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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