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Dumphey Family History

Dumphey 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: Humphrey, Dempsey, Dunphy, Mumphrey, Pumphrey, Duprey, Humphry

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Where is the Dumphey family from?

You can see how Dumphey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumphey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dumphey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Dumphey families living in Lancashire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Dumphey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dumphey families in 1891.
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What did your Dumphey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dumphey. 100% of Dumphey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dumphey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumphey 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Dumphey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 191 military records available for the last name Dumphey. For the veterans among your Dumphey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumphey lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dumphey

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