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Rummell Family History

Rummell Surname Meaning

Altered form of Rummel.

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


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Where is the Rummell family from?

You can see how Rummell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rummell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rummell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Rummell families living in British Columbia. This was about 56% of all the recorded Rummell's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Rummell families in 1911.
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What did your Rummell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rummell. 100% of Rummell men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Rummell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Rummell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rummell 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Rummell. 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 995 military records available for the last name Rummell. For the veterans among your Rummell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rummell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rummell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rummell in 1958 was 36, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rummell 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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