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Bumbus Family History

Bumbus 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: Bumpus, Bumb, Buus, Butkus, Burrus, Gumbs, Bemus, Lummus, Bumpas

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Where is the Bumbus family from?

You can see how Bumbus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bumbus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Bumbus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bumbus family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Bumbus's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Bumbus families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Bumbus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bumbus 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bumbus. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bumbus. For the veterans among your Bumbus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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