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Mumme Family History

Mumme Name Meaning

North German: variant of Mumm

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


Similar surnames: Summer, Mumma, Muhle, Dumke, Tomme, Humke, Krumme, Gummer, Emme

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Where is the Mumme family from?

You can see how Mumme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mumme family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mumme families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Mumme families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Mumme's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Mumme families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mumme surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mumme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mumme. 25% of Mumme men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Mumme women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mumme were Proprietor and 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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    27%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Nurse
    14%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mumme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mumme 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 643 immigration records available for the last name Mumme. 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 867 military records available for the last name Mumme. For the veterans among your Mumme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mumme lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mumme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mumme in 1958 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

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