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Mumper Family History

Mumper Surname Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German muntbor ‘protector guardian’.

Possibly also an altered form of German Mümpfer

a habitational name for someone from Mumpf

near Säckingen Switzerland.

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


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Where is the Mumper family from?

You can see how Mumper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mumper family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mumper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Mumper families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 78% of all the recorded Mumper's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mumper families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mumper 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 Mumper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mumper. 18% of Mumper men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Mumper women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mumper were Manager and Nurse.

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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
    18%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Nurse
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mumper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mumper 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Mumper. 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 698 military records available for the last name Mumper. For the veterans among your Mumper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mumper lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mumper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mumper in 1956 was 32, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mumper 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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