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Rumer Family History

Rumer Surname Meaning

English (Hampshire): variant of Romer. This surname is now rare in Britain.

German: variant of Ruhmer a nickname from Middle High German ruomære ‘braggart’.

German: from an old personal name formed with Old High German hruom ‘fame’.

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


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You can see how Rumer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rumer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rumer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Rumer families living in Hampshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Rumer's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Rumer families in 1891.
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What did your Rumer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rumer. 100% of Rumer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 567 immigration records available for the last name Rumer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rumer. For the veterans among your Rumer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rumer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rumer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rumer in 1960 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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