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Mumaw Family History

Mumaw Surname Meaning

Altered form of Mumma a surname of German origin. Compare Moomaw Mumau and Mummaw.

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


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Where is the Mumaw family from?

You can see how Mumaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mumaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mumaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Mumaw families living in Virginia. This was about 45% of all the recorded Mumaw's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Mumaw families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mumaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mumaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mumaw. 20% of Mumaw men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Mumaw women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mumaw were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

What Mumaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mumaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mumaw 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Mumaw. 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 894 military records available for the last name Mumaw. For the veterans among your Mumaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mumaw lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Mumaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mumaw in 1950 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mumaw 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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