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Macumber Family History

Macumber Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McComber.

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


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Where is the Macumber family from?

You can see how Macumber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macumber family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Macumber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Macumber families living in Massachusetts. This was about 27% of all the recorded Macumber's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Macumber families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macumber 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 Macumber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Macumber. 38% of Macumber men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Macumber women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Macumber were Machinist and Nurse.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Nurse
    29%

What Macumber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Macumber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macumber 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Macumber. 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 731 military records available for the last name Macumber. For the veterans among your Macumber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macumber lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Macumber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Macumber in 1942 was 38, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macumber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macumber 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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