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Rummer Family History

Rummer Surname Meaning

English: variant of Romer.

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


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Where is the Rummer family from?

You can see how Rummer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rummer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rummer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 68 Rummer families living in Lancashire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Rummer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rummer families in 1891.
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What did your Rummer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rummer. 50% of Rummer men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Rummer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rummer were Bricklayer and School 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Bricklayer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • School Teacher
    5%

What Rummer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rummer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rummer 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 649 immigration records available for the last name Rummer. 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 Rummer. For the veterans among your Rummer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rummer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rummer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rummer in 1962 was 77, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rummer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rummer 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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