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Rumrill Family History

Rumrill Surname Meaning

English: unexplained. Compare Romrell.

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


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Where is the Rumrill family from?

You can see how Rumrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rumrill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rumrill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rumrill family living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rumrill's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Rumrill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rumrill 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 Rumrill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rumrill. 20% of Rumrill men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Rumrill women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rumrill were Farm Hand 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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Shipping Clerk
    12%
  • Farm Hand
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Rumrill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rumrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rumrill 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Rumrill. 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 Rumrill. For the veterans among your Rumrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rumrill lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Rumrill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rumrill in 1955 was 25, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rumrill 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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