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Rumstay Family History

Rumstay 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: Ramstad, Rumsey, Rustad, Ramsay, Rustan, Dunstan, Rusak, Ruston, Rust

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Where is the Rumstay family from?

You can see how Rumstay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rumstay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rumstay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Rumstay families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rumstay's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rumstay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rumstay 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 52 census records available for the last name Rumstay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rumstay 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rumstay. 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 6 military records available for the last name Rumstay. For the veterans among your Rumstay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rumstay lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Rumstay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rumstay in 1966 was 64, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rumstay 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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