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Gumpf Family History

Gumpf 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: Rumpf, Gump, Kumpf, Gompf, Guppy, Kampf, Gumm, Stumpf, Kump, Rump

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Where is the Gumpf family from?

You can see how Gumpf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gumpf family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gumpf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Gumpf families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 59% of all the recorded Gumpf's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gumpf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gumpf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gumpf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gumpf. 100% of Gumpf men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gumpf women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Gumpf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gumpf 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Gumpf. 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 82 military records available for the last name Gumpf. For the veterans among your Gumpf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gumpf lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Gumpf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gumpf in 1972 was 86, and 76 in 2003.

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