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Dumstein Family History

Dumstein 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: Zumstein, Dustin, Hulstein, Gutstein, Burstein, Blumstein, Rutstein

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Where is the Dumstein family from?

You can see how Dumstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumstein family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Dumstein families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dumstein's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dumstein families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Dumstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumstein 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dumstein. 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 1 military records available for the last name Dumstein. For the veterans among your Dumstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumstein lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dumstein 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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