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Cumer Family History

Cumer 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: Comer, Rumer, Kumer, Culmer, Cumber, Cater, Huber, Summer, Homer

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Where is the Cumer family from?

You can see how Cumer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cumer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cumer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Cumer families living in Michigan. This was about 14% of all the recorded Cumer's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Cumer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cumer 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 Cumer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cumer. 35% of Cumer men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Cumer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cumer were Miner and Teacher. .

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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
    35%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Miner
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cumer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cumer 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Cumer. 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 193 military records available for the last name Cumer. For the veterans among your Cumer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cumer lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Cumer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cumer in 1948 was 46, and 85 in 2004.

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