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Dumes Family History

Dumes 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: Dumas, Domes, Dupes, Humes, Dues, Dukes, Dames, Dube, Duke, James

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Where is the Dumes family from?

You can see how Dumes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dumes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Dumes families living in Devon. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dumes's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Dumes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dumes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dumes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dumes. 44% of Dumes men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Dumes women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dumes were Carpenter and Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Cook
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dumes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumes 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Dumes. 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 89 military records available for the last name Dumes. For the veterans among your Dumes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumes lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Dumes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dumes in 1969 was 67, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dumes 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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