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Mccumber Family History

Mccumber Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McComber.

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


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Where is the Mccumber family from?

You can see how Mccumber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccumber family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccumber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 53 Mccumber families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Mccumber's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mccumber families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccumber 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 Mccumber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccumber. 34% of Mccumber men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Mccumber women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccumber were Salesman and Clerk.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Labor
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

What Mccumber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Mccumber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccumber 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 460 immigration records available for the last name Mccumber. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mccumber. For the veterans among your Mccumber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccumber lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Mccumber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mccumber in 1946 was 54, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mccumber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccumber 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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