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Rumburg Family History

Rumburg Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Romberg.

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


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Where is the Rumburg family from?

You can see how Rumburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rumburg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rumburg families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Rumburg families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rumburg's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Rumburg families in 1840.
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What did your Rumburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Practical Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rumburg. 28% of Rumburg men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Rumburg women worked as a Practical 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

  • Machinist
    28%
  • Coal Loader
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Practical Nurse
    100%

What Rumburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rumburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rumburg 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Rumburg. 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 489 military records available for the last name Rumburg. For the veterans among your Rumburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rumburg lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rumburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rumburg in 1953 was 24, and 76 in 2004.

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