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Bumpers Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Bumpus or one of its variants.

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


Similar surnames: Bumpas, Bunkers, Bumpass, Mumper, Bump, Super, Butner, Buker, Buter

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Where is the Bumpers family from?

You can see how Bumpers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bumpers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bumpers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bumpers family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bumpers's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Bumpers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bumpers 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 Bumpers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bumpers. 30% of Bumpers men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Bumpers women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bumpers were Truck Driver and Farm 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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bumpers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bumpers 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Bumpers. 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 750 military records available for the last name Bumpers. For the veterans among your Bumpers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bumpers lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bumpers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bumpers in 1953 was 34, and 79 in 2004.

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