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Kumi Family History

Kumi Surname Meaning

West African (Ghana): from an Akan male personal name interpreted as ‘forceful’.

Albanian: relationship name or nickname from kum (definite form kumi) ‘godfather’.

Albanian: nickname or topographic name from kum (definite form kumi) ‘sand’ a word of Turkish origin (see Kum).

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


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You can see how Kumi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kumi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kumi family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Kumi's in USA. California had the highest population of Kumi families in 1920.
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There are 116 census records available for the last name Kumi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kumi 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Kumi. 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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There are 10 military records available for the last name Kumi. For the veterans among your Kumi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kumi lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1997, in the United States, Kumi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kumi in 1983 was 46, and 62 in 1997.

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