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Rumming Family History

Rumming Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Roman.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rumming family from?

You can see how Rumming families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rumming family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rumming families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 59 Rumming families living in Wiltshire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Rumming's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Rumming families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rumming 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 Rumming ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rumming. 28% of Rumming men worked as a Cowman and 68% of Rumming women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rumming were Farmer and Domestic Duties Unp.

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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

  • Cowman
    28%
  • Farm Milker
    19%
  • Diary Farmer
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    8%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%
  • Domestic Duties Unp
    5%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rumming. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rumming 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Rumming. 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 166 military records available for the last name Rumming. For the veterans among your Rumming ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rumming lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1989, in the United States, Rumming life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Rumming in 1963 was 87, and 84 in 1989.

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