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Jume Family History

Jume Name 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: Jude, June, Juve, Hume, Jue, Jump, Mule, Dube, Duke, James

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Where is the Jume family from?

You can see how Jume families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jume family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jume families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Jume family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jume's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Jume families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jume surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jume ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Jume ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Jume. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jume 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Jume. 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 15 military records available for the last name Jume. For the veterans among your Jume ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jume lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1995, in the United States, Jume life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Jume in 1985 was 83, and 42 in 1995.

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