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Bumbar Family History

Bumbar 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: Bubar, Kumar, Bomba, Bumb, Humber, Bamber, Lubar, Bombard, Dunbar

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Where is the Bumbar family from?

You can see how Bumbar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bumbar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bumbar families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1880 there was 1 Bumbar family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Bumbar's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Bumbar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bumbar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bumbar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bumbar. 100% of Bumbar men worked as a 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Bumbar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bumbar 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Bumbar. 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 47 military records available for the last name Bumbar. For the veterans among your Bumbar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bumbar lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Bumbar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bumbar in 1973 was 60, and 47 in 2003.

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