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Dumelow Family History

Dumelow Surname Meaning

see Dimelow.

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


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Where is the Dumelow family from?

You can see how Dumelow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumelow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Dumelow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Dumelow families living in Derbyshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Dumelow's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Dumelow families in 1891.
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What did your Dumelow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dyers Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dumelow. 100% of Dumelow men worked as a Dyers Labourer and 82% of Dumelow 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dyers Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Dressmaker
    4%
  • Canteen Hand
    4%

What Dumelow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dumelow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumelow 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Dumelow. 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 163 military records available for the last name Dumelow. For the veterans among your Dumelow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumelow lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Dumelow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dumelow in 1970 was 81, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dumelow 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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