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Cumberland Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Cumberland in northwestern England (now part of Cumbria). In Britain this name is most common in Nottinghamshire.

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


Similar surnames: Sunderland, Cleveland, Copeland, Cumberbatch, Sauerland, Morland

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Where is the Cumberland family from?

You can see how Cumberland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cumberland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cumberland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 6 Cumberland families living in Ohio. This was about 35% of all the recorded Cumberland's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cumberland families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cumberland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cumberland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cumberland. 33% of Cumberland men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Cumberland women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cumberland were Proprietor 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
    33%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Proprietor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Cook
    9%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Cumberland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cumberland 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Cumberland. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Cumberland. For the veterans among your Cumberland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cumberland lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Cumberland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cumberland in 1957 was 51, and 67 in 2004.

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