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Rumery Family History

Rumery Surname Meaning

English (Sussex): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Rumery family from?

You can see how Rumery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rumery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rumery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Rumery families living in Sussex. This was about 46% of all the recorded Rumery's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Rumery families in 1891.
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What did your Rumery ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rumery. 100% of Rumery men worked as a General Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rumery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rumery 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Rumery. 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 743 military records available for the last name Rumery. For the veterans among your Rumery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rumery lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rumery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rumery in 1956 was 51, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rumery 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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