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Rumler Family History

Rumler Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Rummler or Rümmler, a nickname for a disruptive or noisy person from an agent derivative of Middle High German rummeln rumpeln ‘to move impetuously, to make noise’.

Alternatively, it may occasionally derive from a short form of a personal name formed with hrōd ‘fame, renown’.

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


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Where is the Rumler family from?

You can see how Rumler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rumler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rumler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Rumler families living in Worcestershire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Rumler's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Rumler families in 1891.
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What did your Rumler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rumler. 25% of Rumler men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rumler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rumler were Electrician and Inspector.

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Electrician
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Inspector
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rumler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rumler 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Rumler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rumler. For the veterans among your Rumler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rumler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rumler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rumler in 1963 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

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