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Dumerton Family History

Dumerton 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: Summerton, Merton, Dameron, Duerson, Emerton, Humeston, Alderton

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Where is the Dumerton family from?

You can see how Dumerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumerton family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Dumerton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Dumerton families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Dumerton's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Dumerton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Dumerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumerton 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Dumerton. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dumerton. For the veterans among your Dumerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumerton lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Dumerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dumerton in 1978 was 78, and 54 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dumerton 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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