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Rumig Family History

Rumig Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ramig, Romig, Rubin, Rudi, Rubis, Remis, Rubi, Rudin, Rumer, Puig

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Where is the Rumig family from?

You can see how Rumig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rumig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rumig families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 9 Rumig families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 90% of all the recorded Rumig's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rumig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rumig 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 Rumig ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rumig. 63% of Rumig men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

What Rumig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 630 census records available for the last name Rumig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rumig 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Rumig. 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 48 military records available for the last name Rumig. For the veterans among your Rumig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rumig lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1994, in the United States, Rumig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rumig in 1961 was 51, and 80 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rumig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rumig 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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