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Rummans Family History

Rummans 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: Rudman, Ruhmann, Rutman, Rummage, Tummons, Ruman, Romans, Hammans

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Where is the Rummans family from?

You can see how Rummans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rummans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rummans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Rummans families living in Lancashire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Rummans's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Rummans families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rummans 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 Rummans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rummans. 34% of Rummans men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Rummans women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rummans were Salesman and Rural Teacher.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Rural Teacher
    50%

What Rummans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rummans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rummans 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Rummans. 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 112 military records available for the last name Rummans. For the veterans among your Rummans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rummans lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rummans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rummans in 1959 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rummans 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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