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Lumm Family History

Lumm Surname Meaning

German: possibly a nickname for a weak or listless person from the Hessian dialect word lumm ‘soft slack limp’.

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


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Where is the Lumm family from?

You can see how Lumm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lumm family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lumm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Lumm families living in Quebec. This was about 71% of all the recorded Lumm's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lumm families in 1911.
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What did your Lumm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lumm. 25% of Lumm men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Lumm women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lumm were Mechanic and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lumm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lumm 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Lumm. 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 921 military records available for the last name Lumm. For the veterans among your Lumm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lumm lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lumm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lumm in 1959 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lumm 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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