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Rummler Family History

Rummler Surname Meaning

German (also Rümmler): nickname for a noisy person from a noun derivative of Middle High German rumpeln rummeln ‘to crash about to make a noise’.

In some cases, a patronymic from a personal name from Old High German ruom ‘renown, glory’.

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


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Where is the Rummler family from?

You can see how Rummler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rummler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rummler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Rummler families living in Michigan. This was about 49% of all the recorded Rummler's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rummler families in 1880.
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What did your Rummler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Patent Attorney and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rummler. 19% of Rummler men worked as a Patent Attorney and 60% of Rummler women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rummler were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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

  • Patent Attorney
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Attendant
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rummler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rummler 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Rummler. 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 578 military records available for the last name Rummler. For the veterans among your Rummler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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