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Gummersbach Family History

Gummersbach 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: Bommersbach, Himmelsbach, Gersbach, Cumberbatch, Auerbach, Griesbach

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Where is the Gummersbach family from?

You can see how Gummersbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gummersbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gummersbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gummersbach families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gummersbach's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Gummersbach families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Gummersbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gummersbach 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Gummersbach. 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 88 military records available for the last name Gummersbach. For the veterans among your Gummersbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gummersbach lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Gummersbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gummersbach in 1959 was 75, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gummersbach 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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