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Rumpff Family History

Rumpff 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: Rumpf, Rump, Kumpf, Rumpel, Rueff, Rumple, Ruoff, Ruff, Stumpff

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Where is the Rumpff family from?

You can see how Rumpff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rumpff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rumpff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Rumpff families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rumpff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rumpff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rumpff 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 Rumpff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician and Farm Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rumpff. 25% of Rumpff men worked as an Electrician and 100% of Rumpff women worked as a Farm Labor.

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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

  • Electrician
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Core Maker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    100%

What Rumpff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 914 census records available for the last name Rumpff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rumpff 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Rumpff. 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 440 military records available for the last name Rumpff. For the veterans among your Rumpff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rumpff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Rumpff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rumpff in 1967 was 64, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rumpff 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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