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Rumball Family History

Rumball Name Meaning

see Rumbold .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Rumbold, Kimball, Rumble, Sumrall, Ruybal, Rumrill, Grimball

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Where is the Rumball family from?

You can see how Rumball families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rumball family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rumball families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 64 Rumball families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Rumball's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rumball families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rumball surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rumball ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rumball. 54% of Rumball men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rumball women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Student
    16%
  • Labourer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Rumball. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rumball 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 829 immigration records available for the last name Rumball. 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 455 military records available for the last name Rumball. For the veterans among your Rumball ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rumball lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Rumball life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rumball in 1947 was 39, and 49 in 2004.

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