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Kumf Family History

Kumf 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: Kumm, Kump, Kumpf, Ku, Kim, Kamp, Kemp, Lum, Kuhl, Kam

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Where is the Kumf family from?

You can see how Kumf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kumf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kumf family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kumf's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Kumf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kumf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kumf ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kumf ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Kumf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kumf 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kumf. 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 51 military records available for the last name Kumf. For the veterans among your Kumf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kumf lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Kumf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kumf in 1981 was 60, and 67 in 2003.

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