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Cumes Family History

Cumes Surname Meaning

see Coombes.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Cumes family from?

You can see how Cumes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cumes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cumes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Cumes families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 53% of all the recorded Cumes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cumes families in 1880.
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What did your Cumes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Thatcher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cumes. 100% of Cumes men worked as a Thatcher and 100% of Cumes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Thatcher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cumes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cumes 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Cumes. 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 25 military records available for the last name Cumes. For the veterans among your Cumes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cumes lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1998, in the United States, Cumes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cumes in 1988 was 73, and 79 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cumes 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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