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Dumbold Family History

Dumbold 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: Rumbold, Dumbauld, Diebold, Dubord, Rembold, Wambold, Lubold, Dusold

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Where is the Dumbold family from?

You can see how Dumbold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumbold family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dumbold families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Dumbold families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dumbold's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dumbold families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dumbold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Dumbold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumbold 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 immigration records available for the last name Dumbold. 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 1 military records available for the last name Dumbold. For the veterans among your Dumbold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumbold lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dumbold 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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