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Cumbow Name Meaning

Native American (Lumbee): variant of Cumbo — Note: In the data published in 2010 by the US Census Bureau bearers of the surname Cumbow are not reported as “American Indian”.

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


Similar surnames: Curbow, Cumbee, Dubow, Cumbie, Cumby, Combe, Camby, Sudlow, Carow

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Where is the Cumbow family from?

You can see how Cumbow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cumbow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cumbow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Cumbow families living in Virginia. This was about 73% of all the recorded Cumbow's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Cumbow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cumbow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cumbow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Measing were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cumbow. 50% of Cumbow men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Cumbow women worked as a Measing. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cumbow were Miner and Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Miner
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Measing
    38%
  • Telephone Operator
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 707 census records available for the last name Cumbow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cumbow 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Cumbow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 170 military records available for the last name Cumbow. For the veterans among your Cumbow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cumbow lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Cumbow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cumbow in 1955 was 67, and 77 in 2003.

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