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Dunmall Family History

Dunmall Surname Meaning

variant of Dunmow.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dunmall family from?

You can see how Dunmall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunmall family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 85 Dunmall families living in Kent. This was about 77% of all the recorded Dunmall's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Dunmall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunmall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dunmall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chauffeur Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dunmall. 25% of Dunmall men worked as a Chauffeur Gardener and 83% of Dunmall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dunmall were Carpenter and Fruiterer Shop Assistan.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Chauffeur Gardener
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Capstan Lathe Hand
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Laundress
    3%
  • Fruiterer Shop Assistan
    3%

What Dunmall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dunmall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunmall 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Dunmall. 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 Dunmall. For the veterans among your Dunmall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunmall lifespan?

Average Dunmall life expectancy in 1997 was 99 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunmall 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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