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Rummage Family History

Rummage Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English and Scottish Rammage. Alternatively perhaps an Americanized form of German Rometsch or Rumetsch

which probably derives from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with hruom ‘fame renown’

via the Christian saint's name Romedius.

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


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Where is the Rummage family from?

You can see how Rummage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rummage family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rummage families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Rummage families living in Sussex. This was about 78% of all the recorded Rummage's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Rummage families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rummage 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 Rummage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rummage. 42% of Rummage men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Rummage women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rummage were Knitter and Helper.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Operator
    8%
  • Knitter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Helper
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rummage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rummage 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Rummage. 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 910 military records available for the last name Rummage. For the veterans among your Rummage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rummage lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rummage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rummage in 1957 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

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