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Rumbull Family History

Rumbull Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Trumbull, Rumbold, Rumble, Rumburg, Rumrill, Rummell, Rundell

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Where is the Rumbull family from?

You can see how Rumbull families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rumbull family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Rumbull families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Rumbull families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rumbull's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rumbull families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Rumbull. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rumbull 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rumbull. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rumbull. For the veterans among your Rumbull ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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