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Rumse Family History

Rumse 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, Ruse, Rose, Rush, Fuse, Russ, Rase, Reese, Rust, Rue

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Where is the Rumse family from?

You can see how Rumse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rumse family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rumse family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rumse's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Rumse families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rumse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Rumse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rumse 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rumse. 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 23 military records available for the last name Rumse. For the veterans among your Rumse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rumse lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1988, in the United States, Rumse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rumse in 1967 was 86, and 96 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rumse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rumse 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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