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Lummus Family History

Lummus Name Meaning

English: variant of Loomis .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lummis, Lemmon, Lumb, Lemus, Plummer, Lammons, Timmis, Rummer, Dumais

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Where is the Lummus family from?

You can see how Lummus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lummus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lummus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Lummus families living in Massachusetts. This was about 65% of all the recorded Lummus's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Lummus families in 1840.
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What did your Lummus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lummus. 40% of Lummus men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Lummus women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lummus were Truck Driver and Cook. .

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Cook
    9%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lummus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lummus 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Lummus. 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 890 military records available for the last name Lummus. For the veterans among your Lummus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lummus lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Lummus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lummus in 1951 was 50, and 70 in 2004.

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