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Gumble Family History

Gumble Surname Meaning

English: variant of Gumbel.

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


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Where is the Gumble family from?

You can see how Gumble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gumble family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gumble families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Gumble families living in Quebec. This was about 57% of all the recorded Gumble's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gumble families in 1911.
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What did your Gumble ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hawker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gumble. 37% of Gumble men worked as a Hawker and 43% of Gumble women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gumble were Travelling Agricultural Lab and Travelling Agricultural Lab.

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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

  • Hawker
    37%
  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Land Worker (travelling
    19%
  • Travelling Agricultural Lab
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    43%
  • Hawker
    18%
  • Showmen (caravan)
    11%
  • Travelling Agricultural Lab
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gumble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gumble 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Gumble. 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 348 military records available for the last name Gumble. For the veterans among your Gumble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gumble lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gumble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gumble in 1962 was 77, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gumble 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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