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Maycumber Family History

Maycumber 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: Macumber, Macomber, Mccumber, Mccomber, Mccumbers, Cumber, Mcomber

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Where is the Maycumber family from?

You can see how Maycumber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maycumber family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maycumber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 40 Maycumber families living in New York. This was about 74% of all the recorded Maycumber's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maycumber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maycumber 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 Maycumber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maycumber. 100% of Maycumber men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Maycumber women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Maycumber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maycumber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maycumber 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Maycumber. 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 210 military records available for the last name Maycumber. For the veterans among your Maycumber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maycumber lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Maycumber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Maycumber in 1954 was 43, and 97 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maycumber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maycumber 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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