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Cumbe Family History

Cumbe 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: Combe, Cumby, Cumbo, Cumbee, Cumbie, Cumber, Dube, Crumble, Humke

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Where is the Cumbe family from?

You can see how Cumbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cumbe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cumbe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Cumbe families living in North Carolina. This was about 88% of all the recorded Cumbe's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Cumbe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cumbe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cumbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cumbe. 100% of Cumbe men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Cumbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cumbe 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Cumbe. 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 29 military records available for the last name Cumbe. For the veterans among your Cumbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cumbe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1990, in the United States, Cumbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Cumbe in 1962 was 73, and 42 in 1990.

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