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Gummerson Family History

Gummerson Surname Meaning

see Gomersall.

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


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Where is the Gummerson family from?

You can see how Gummerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gummerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gummerson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 92 Gummerson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Gummerson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gummerson families in 1891.
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What did your Gummerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gummerson. 56% of Gummerson men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Gummerson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gummerson were Retired and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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

  • General Labourer
    56%
  • General Labourer Heavy Work
    23%
  • Retired
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Dressmaker
    5%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%

What Gummerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gummerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gummerson 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 612 immigration records available for the last name Gummerson. 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 318 military records available for the last name Gummerson. For the veterans among your Gummerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gummerson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gummerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gummerson in 1962 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

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