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Mummert Family History

Mummert Surname Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German muntbor ‘protector guardian’.

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


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Where is the Mummert family from?

You can see how Mummert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mummert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mummert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mummert family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Mummert's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Mummert families in 1891.
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What did your Mummert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mummert. 26% of Mummert men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Mummert women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mummert were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Housework
    7%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Mummert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mummert 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Mummert. 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 Mummert. For the veterans among your Mummert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mummert lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mummert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mummert in 1944 was 35, and 75 in 2004.

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