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Rumsay Family History

Rumsay 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: Rumsey, Ramsay, Rusak, Ramsey, Rumley, Ruman, Rubsam, Rumery, Russak

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Where is the Rumsay family from?

You can see how Rumsay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rumsay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rumsay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Rumsay families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Rumsay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rumsay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rumsay 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 Rumsay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rumsay. 100% of Rumsay 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rumsay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 673 census records available for the last name Rumsay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rumsay 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Rumsay. 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 98 military records available for the last name Rumsay. For the veterans among your Rumsay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rumsay lifespan?

Average Rumsay life expectancy in 1965 was 33 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rumsay 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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