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Dumford Family History

Dumford Surname Meaning

English (Rutland): variant of Dunford.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dumford family from?

You can see how Dumford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dumford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Dumford families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Dumford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dumford families in 1891.
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What did your Dumford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dumford. 50% of Dumford men worked as a Gardener and 90% of Dumford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dumford were Unpaid Domestic Duties and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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

  • Gardener
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    5%

What Dumford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dumford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumford 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Dumford. 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 494 military records available for the last name Dumford. For the veterans among your Dumford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumford lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Dumford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dumford in 1959 was 35, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dumford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dumford 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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