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Mumbower Family History

Mumbower 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: Mumpower, Zembower, Trumbower, Bower, Mower, Mumper, Humber

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Where is the Mumbower family from?

You can see how Mumbower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mumbower family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mumbower families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Mumbower families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mumbower's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mumbower families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mumbower surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mumbower ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mumbower. 34% of Mumbower men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Mumbower women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mumbower were Proprietor and Laborer. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mumbower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mumbower 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Mumbower. 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 269 military records available for the last name Mumbower. For the veterans among your Mumbower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mumbower lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mumbower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mumbower in 1963 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

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