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Kumler Family History

Kumler Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Kümmler: occupational name for a spicer literally a supplier of caraway seeds.

German Kümmeler from a derivative of Middle High German kumin ‘caraway’.

From Latin cuminum.

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


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Where is the Kumler family from?

You can see how Kumler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kumler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kumler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Kumler families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Kumler's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kumler families in 1891.
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What did your Kumler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kumler. 47% of Kumler men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Kumler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kumler were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farm Operator
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kumler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kumler 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Kumler. 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 521 military records available for the last name Kumler. For the veterans among your Kumler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kumler lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kumler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kumler in 1944 was 23, and 44 in 2004.

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