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Lumsey Family History

Lumsey 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: Rumsey, Lumley, Hussey, Pusey, Lucey, Bussey, Ramsey, Munsey, Tussey

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Where is the Lumsey family from?

You can see how Lumsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lumsey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lumsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Lumsey families living in Georgia. This was about 24% of all the recorded Lumsey's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Lumsey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lumsey 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 Lumsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lumsey. 100% of Lumsey men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lumsey women worked as a Laundress.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Lumsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Lumsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lumsey 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 Lumsey. 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 41 military records available for the last name Lumsey. For the veterans among your Lumsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lumsey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Lumsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lumsey in 1970 was 40, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lumsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lumsey 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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