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Numbers Family History

Numbers Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Numbers family from?

You can see how Numbers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Numbers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Numbers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Numbers families living in Cumberland. This was about 80% of all the recorded Numbers's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Numbers families in 1891.
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What did your Numbers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Numbers. 22% of Numbers men worked as a Salesman and 22% of Numbers women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Numbers were Woodworker and Cook.

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Printer
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Woodworker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    22%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Cook
    15%

What Numbers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Numbers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Numbers 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Numbers. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Numbers. For the veterans among your Numbers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Numbers lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2003, in the United States, Numbers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Numbers in 1941 was 36, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Numbers 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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