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Rumback Family History

Rumback Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ruback, Brumback, Reback, Umbach, Riback, Brumbach, Romack, Grumbach

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Where is the Rumback family from?

You can see how Rumback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rumback family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rumback families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Rumback family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Rumback's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Rumback families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rumback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rumback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dairy Worker and Home Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rumback. 100% of Rumback men worked as a Dairy Worker and 100% of Rumback women worked as a Home Worker.

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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

  • Dairy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Home Worker
    100%

What Rumback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Rumback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rumback 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Rumback. 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 19 military records available for the last name Rumback. For the veterans among your Rumback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rumback lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Rumback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rumback in 1977 was 71, and 20 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rumback

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rumback 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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