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Gumsley Family History

Gumsley 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: Gulley, Gurley, Hemsley, Rumbley, Bursley, Grasley, Rumsey, Ousley

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Where is the Gumsley family from?

You can see how Gumsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gumsley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gumsley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Gumsley families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gumsley's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Gumsley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gumsley 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 Gumsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gumsley. 86% of Gumsley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Shoe Machinist
    15%

What Gumsley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Gumsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gumsley 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gumsley. 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 66 military records available for the last name Gumsley. For the veterans among your Gumsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gumsley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gumsley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gumsley

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