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Dumaw Family History

Dumaw 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: Dumas, Duman, Duma, Mumaw, Duan, Maw, Daw, Kumar, Damas, Ducat

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Where is the Dumaw family from?

You can see how Dumaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumaw family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dumaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Dumaw families living in Michigan. This was about 71% of all the recorded Dumaw's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dumaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dumaw 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 Dumaw ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Dumaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Dumaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumaw 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Dumaw. 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 52 military records available for the last name Dumaw. For the veterans among your Dumaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumaw lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Dumaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dumaw in 1967 was 91, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dumaw 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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