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Gumes Family History

Gumes 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: Gomes, Gums, Games, Gumbs, Humes, James, Giles, Gates, Grumet, Ames

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Where is the Gumes family from?

You can see how Gumes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gumes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gumes families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Gumes families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gumes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gumes families in 1880.
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What did your Gumes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gumes. 32% of Gumes men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gumes women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gumes were Electrician and Clerk. .

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Electrician
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gumes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gumes 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Gumes. 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 103 military records available for the last name Gumes. For the veterans among your Gumes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gumes lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Gumes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gumes in 1972 was 79, and 78 in 2000.

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