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Rummers Family History

Rummers 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: Summers, Remmers, Rummer, Summer, Kummer, Rumler, Brummer, Rummler

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Where is the Rummers family from?

You can see how Rummers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rummers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Rummers families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Rummers family living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rummers's in United Kingdom. Middlesex and 1 other county had the highest population of Rummers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rummers 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 Rummers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rummers. 100% of Rummers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Rummers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rummers 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Rummers. 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 9 military records available for the last name Rummers. For the veterans among your Rummers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rummers lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rummers 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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