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Cumis Family History

Cumis 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: Comis, Curtis, Duris, Rubis, Cui, Remis, Buis, Mis, Dumais, Cubit

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Where is the Cumis family from?

You can see how Cumis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cumis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cumis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Cumis families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cumis's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Cumis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cumis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Cumis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cumis 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Cumis. 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 8 military records available for the last name Cumis. For the veterans among your Cumis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cumis lifespan?

Average Cumis life expectancy in 1994 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cumis 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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