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Zumbrum Family History

Zumbrum 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: Zumbrun, Zumbro, Brum, Zubrod, Zumbo, Marum, Gubrud, Labrum, Gundrum

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Where is the Zumbrum family from?

You can see how Zumbrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zumbrum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zumbrum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Zumbrum families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zumbrum's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zumbrum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zumbrum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zumbrum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zumbrum. 58% of Zumbrum men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Zumbrum women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zumbrum were Farm and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    58%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zumbrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zumbrum 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Zumbrum. 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 262 military records available for the last name Zumbrum. For the veterans among your Zumbrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zumbrum lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Zumbrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Zumbrum in 1966 was 68, and 77 in 2003.

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