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Bumps Family History

Bumps 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: Bumpus, Bump, Bumpas, Buss, Burns, Buras, Buis, Dumas, Camps, Bumb

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Where is the Bumps family from?

You can see how Bumps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bumps family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bumps families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Bumps families living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bumps's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Bumps families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bumps surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bumps ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bumps. 25% of Bumps men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Bumps women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bumps were Farmer and Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bumps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bumps 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Bumps. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 393 military records available for the last name Bumps. For the veterans among your Bumps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bumps lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bumps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bumps in 1963 was 70, and 71 in 2004.

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