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Rumph Family History

Rumph Surname Meaning

Altered form of Rumpf.

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


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Where is the Rumph family from?

You can see how Rumph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rumph family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rumph families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 24 Rumph families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Rumph's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rumph families in 1891.
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What did your Rumph ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rumph. 67% of Rumph men worked as a Builders Labourer and 89% of Rumph women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rumph were Plasterer and Unpaid Domestic Help.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    67%
  • Plasterer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic Help
    12%

What Rumph family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Rumph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rumph 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 758 immigration records available for the last name Rumph. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rumph. For the veterans among your Rumph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rumph lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Rumph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rumph in 1949 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rumph 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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