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Rumbeck Family History

Rumbeck 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: Rubeck, Lembeck, Robeck, Bubeck, Brubeck, Sudbeck, Lubeck, Dombeck

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Where is the Rumbeck family from?

You can see how Rumbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rumbeck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rumbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Rumbeck families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rumbeck's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rumbeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rumbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rumbeck ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Rumbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rumbeck 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Rumbeck. 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 49 military records available for the last name Rumbeck. For the veterans among your Rumbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rumbeck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Rumbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rumbeck in 1963 was 73, and 87 in 2002.

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