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Gums Family History

Gums Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from the placename Gümse (earlier Gumisa) in Lusatia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gums family from?

You can see how Gums families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gums family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gums families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Gums families living in Staffordshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Gums's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Gums families in 1891.
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What did your Gums ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gums. 39% of Gums men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Gums women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gums were Farm Hand and Farmer.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farm Hand
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Cook
    22%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gums. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gums 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Gums. 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 407 military records available for the last name Gums. For the veterans among your Gums ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gums lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gums life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gums in 1959 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gums 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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