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Rumson Family History

Rumson 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: Ramson, Remson, Russon, Samson, Ruston, Musson, Ranson, Burson

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Where is the Rumson family from?

You can see how Rumson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rumson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rumson families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 3 Rumson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rumson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rumson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rumson 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 Rumson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Carder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rumson. 24% of Rumson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rumson women worked as a Carder.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Painter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Carder
    100%

What Rumson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 557 census records available for the last name Rumson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rumson 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Rumson. 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 28 military records available for the last name Rumson. For the veterans among your Rumson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rumson lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Rumson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rumson in 1948 was 38, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rumson 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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