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Zummo Name Meaning

Italian: probably an assimilated form of Zumbo .

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


Similar surnames: Zullo, Cuomo, Mumm, Summa, Gumm, Lemmo, Zumbo, Fumo, Zaro, Humm

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Where is the Zummo family from?

You can see how Zummo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zummo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Zummo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Zummo families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Zummo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zummo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zummo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zummo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zummo. 29% of Zummo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zummo women worked as an Operator. .

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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
    29%
  • Baker
    11%
  • Presser
    11%
  • Barber
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 985 census records available for the last name Zummo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zummo 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 508 immigration records available for the last name Zummo. 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 463 military records available for the last name Zummo. For the veterans among your Zummo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zummo lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Zummo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Zummo in 1961 was 55, and 57 in 2004.

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