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Rumery Family History

Rumery Name Meaning

English (Sussex): unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Ruley, Rumer, Dimery, Sumey, Rimer, Rubey, Usery, Kimery, Rumsey

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Where is the Rumery family from?

You can see how Rumery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rumery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rumery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Rumery families living in Manitoba. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rumery's in Canada. Manitoba and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Rumery families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rumery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rumery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rumery. 15% of Rumery men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Rumery women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rumery were Clerk and Trained Nurse. .

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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
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Clerical
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Trained Nurse
    15%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rumery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rumery 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Rumery. 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 743 military records available for the last name Rumery. For the veterans among your Rumery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rumery lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rumery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rumery in 1956 was 51, and 67 in 2004.

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