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Dumbarton Family History

Dumbarton Surname Meaning

From Dumbarton (Dunbartons); possibly sometimes confused with the distinct and now extinct Dumbretton from the place of that name near Kirtlebridge (Dumfriess) represented by Robertus Dunbredan between 1158 and 1164 in Edgar Dumfries.

See Dumbleton influenced by the better-known Scottish name.

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


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Where is the Dumbarton family from?

You can see how Dumbarton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumbarton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dumbarton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Dumbarton families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dumbarton's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Dumbarton families in 1891.
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What did your Dumbarton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dumbarton. 85% of Dumbarton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    16%

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Census Records

There are 793 census records available for the last name Dumbarton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumbarton 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Dumbarton. 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 61 military records available for the last name Dumbarton. For the veterans among your Dumbarton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumbarton lifespan?

Average Dumbarton life expectancy in 1987 was 46 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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