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Dumbolton Family History

Dumbolton 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: Dumbleton, Bolton, Hambelton, Molton, Dolton, Moulton, Holton, Colton

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Where is the Dumbolton family from?

You can see how Dumbolton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumbolton family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dumbolton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Dumbolton families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dumbolton's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dumbolton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dumbolton 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 393 census records available for the last name Dumbolton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumbolton 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Dumbolton. 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 112 military records available for the last name Dumbolton. For the veterans among your Dumbolton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumbolton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Dumbolton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Dumbolton in 1963 was 68, and 15 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dumbolton 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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