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Rumney Name Meaning

English (Cumberland and Durham): variant of Romney .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rumsey, Rumley, Rumer, Brumley, Romney, Rummer, Rumpel, Sumner

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Where is the Rumney family from?

You can see how Rumney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rumney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rumney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 114 Rumney families living in Cumberland. This was about 22% of all the recorded Rumney's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Rumney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rumney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rumney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rumney. 13% of Rumney men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Rumney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rumney were Horseman On Farm and Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Colliery Hewer
    11%
  • Gardener
    9%
  • Horseman On Farm
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Rumney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rumney 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rumney. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rumney. For the veterans among your Rumney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rumney lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rumney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rumney in 1957 was 52, and 56 in 2004.

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