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Rummill Family History

Rummill 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: Rumrill, Rummell, Pummill, Rummel, Hammill, Hummell, Brummell

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Where is the Rummill family from?

You can see how Rummill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rummill family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rummill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rummill family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rummill's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rummill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rummill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Rummill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rummill 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Rummill. 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 14 military records available for the last name Rummill. For the veterans among your Rummill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rummill lifespan?

Average Rummill life expectancy in 1968 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rummill 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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