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Gumpher Family History

Gumpher 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: Mumper, Gumaer, Guiher, Compher, Sumpter, Gummer, Humphery, Gunther

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Where is the Gumpher family from?

You can see how Gumpher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gumpher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gumpher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Gumpher families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Gumpher's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Gumpher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gumpher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gumpher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Day Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gumpher. 34% of Gumpher men worked as a Day Laborer and 100% of Gumpher women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Day Laborer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Gumpher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Gumpher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gumpher 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gumpher. 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 78 military records available for the last name Gumpher. For the veterans among your Gumpher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gumpher lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gumpher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gumpher in 1966 was 72, and 85 in 2003.

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