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Dumala Family History

Dumala 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: Dugal, Duvall, Dumais, Kujala, Dumas, Umana, Duman, Tomala, Tuomala

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Where is the Dumala family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dumala 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 Dumala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dumala. 100% of Dumala men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Dumala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumala 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Dumala. 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 58 military records available for the last name Dumala. For the veterans among your Dumala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumala lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dumala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dumala in 1963 was 71, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dumala 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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