Rumford Family History

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Rumford Name Meaning

English: habitational name for someone from Romford in Essex, probably so named from Old English rum ‘broad’, ‘spacious’ + ford ‘ford’.

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


Similar surnames: Burford, Fulford, Dunford, Munford, Mugford, Mulford, Radford

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Rumford Family Origin

Where is the Rumford family from?

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You can see how Rumford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rumford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rumford families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 51 Rumford families living in Yorkshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Rumford's in the UK. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rumford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rumford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Rumford Family Occupations

What did your Rumford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Rumford. 7% of Rumford men worked as a General Labourer and 50% of Rumford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rumford were Labourer (builders) and General

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • General Labourer
    7%
  • Builders Labourer
    4%
  • Fish fruit Salesman
    4%
  • Labourer (builders)
    4%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%
  • Dressmaker
    2%
  • General
    2%

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

Rumford Historical Records

What Rumford family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Rumford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rumford 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 572 immigration records available for the last name Rumford. 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 Rumford. For the veterans among your Rumford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Rumford Life Expectancy

What is the average Rumford lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rumford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rumford in 1956 was 58, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rumford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rumford 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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