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Gumby Family History

Gumby 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: Gunby, Cumby, Mumby, Gumbs, Gamby, Hubby, Guppy, Guy, Hamby, Gumm

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Where is the Gumby family from?

You can see how Gumby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gumby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gumby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Gumby families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gumby's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Gumby families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gumby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gumby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gumby. 43% of Gumby men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Gumby women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gumby were Janitor and Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Janitor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    27%
  • Laundry
    20%
  • House Work
    14%
  • Housework
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gumby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gumby 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Gumby. 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 290 military records available for the last name Gumby. For the veterans among your Gumby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gumby lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gumby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gumby in 1963 was 53, and 65 in 2004.

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