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Gumina Name Meaning

Italian (southern): from gomena ‘cable hawser’ hence probably a metonymic occupational name for a cable maker.

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


Similar surnames: Lumia, Umana, Kamin, Rubin, Farina, Gugino, Guida, Quint, Guinta

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Where is the Gumina family from?

You can see how Gumina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gumina family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gumina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Gumina families living in British Columbia. This was about 47% of all the recorded Gumina's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Gumina families in 1911.
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What did your Gumina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dress Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gumina. 42% of Gumina men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gumina women worked as a Dress Operator. .

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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
    42%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Owner
    9%
  • Construction
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dress Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gumina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gumina 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 622 immigration records available for the last name Gumina. 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 183 military records available for the last name Gumina. For the veterans among your Gumina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gumina lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Gumina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gumina in 1955 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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