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Rummins Family History

Rummins Surname Meaning

see Rumens.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Rummins family from?

You can see how Rummins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rummins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rummins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Rummins families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Rummins's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Rummins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rummins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rummins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Metal Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rummins. 100% of Rummins men worked as a Metal Worker and 100% of Rummins 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Metal Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rummins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 978 census records available for the last name Rummins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rummins 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Rummins. 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 75 military records available for the last name Rummins. For the veterans among your Rummins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rummins lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Rummins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rummins in 1966 was 80, and 89 in 2000.

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