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Gumerson Family History

Gumerson 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: Merson, Gunnerson, Duerson, Jimerson, Giberson, Ouverson, Jamerson

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Where is the Gumerson family from?

You can see how Gumerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gumerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gumerson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gumerson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gumerson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gumerson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gumerson 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 Gumerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Handyman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gumerson. 43% of Gumerson men worked as a Handyman and 100% of Gumerson women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Handyman
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Gumerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Gumerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gumerson 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Gumerson. 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 49 military records available for the last name Gumerson. For the veterans among your Gumerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gumerson lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gumerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Gumerson in 1959 was 75, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gumerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gumerson 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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