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Kumm Name Meaning

North German: metonymic occupational name from Middle Low German kum(p) ‘bowl’. Swiss German: topographic name for someone living in a valley, from Swiss German kumme ‘hollow’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Kump, Kamm, Kimm, Kamp, Ramm, Komm, Kummer, Gumm, Damm, Humm

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Kumm Family Origin

Where is the Kumm family from?

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You can see how Kumm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kumm family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kumm families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Kumm families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kumm's in the UK. London had the highest population of Kumm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kumm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Kumm Family Occupations

What did your Kumm ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Kumm. 50% of Kumm men worked as a Master Bricklayer

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Master Bricklayer
    50%
  • Motor Works Mechanic Heavy Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Kumm Historical Records

What Kumm family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kumm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kumm census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 957 immigration records available for the last name Kumm. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kumm. For the veterans among your Kumm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Kumm Life Expectancy

What is the average Kumm lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kumm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kumm in 1945 was 29, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kumm 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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