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Duma Family History

Duma Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from duma ‘pride self-respect’ or derived from dumać ‘to ponder or reflect’.

Romanian: from the personal name Duma a short form of Dumitru.

Italian (southern): variant of Dima.

Filipino: from Ilokano duma ‘to be unique’ probably a nickname for someone who is different.

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


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You can see how Duma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duma family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Duma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Duma families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Duma's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Duma families in 1891.
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What did your Duma ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Duma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duma 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Duma. 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 779 military records available for the last name Duma. For the veterans among your Duma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duma lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Duma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Duma in 1963 was 73, and 87 in 2004.

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