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Lummis Family History

Lummis Surname Meaning

English: variant of Loomis.

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


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Where is the Lummis family from?

You can see how Lummis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lummis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lummis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 27 Lummis families living in Quebec. This was about 63% of all the recorded Lummis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lummis families in 1911.
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What did your Lummis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter and Housekeeping were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lummis. 50% of Lummis men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Lummis women worked as a Housekeeping.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Blacksmith
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeping
    100%

What Lummis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Lummis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lummis 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 706 immigration records available for the last name Lummis. 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 714 military records available for the last name Lummis. For the veterans among your Lummis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lummis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lummis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lummis in 1962 was 59, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lummis 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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