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Jumbo Family History

Jumbo Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Ecuador): unexplained.

In the US this surname is most common among Native Americans (Navajos) in AR.

West African (Nigeria): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Jumbo family from?

You can see how Jumbo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jumbo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Jumbo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Jumbo family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Jumbo's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Jumbo families in 1911.
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What did your Jumbo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jumbo. 100% of Jumbo men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jumbo women worked as a Weaver.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 656 census records available for the last name Jumbo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jumbo 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Jumbo. 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 624 military records available for the last name Jumbo. For the veterans among your Jumbo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jumbo lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Jumbo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Jumbo in 1953 was 34, and 44 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jumbo ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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