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Dumkin Family History

Dumkin 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: Durkin, Duskin, Dunkin, Dustin, Duin, Ruskin, Dulin, Dubin, Dumaine

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Where is the Dumkin family from?

You can see how Dumkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumkin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dumkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dumkin families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Dumkin's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Dumkin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dumkin 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 136 census records available for the last name Dumkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumkin 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dumkin. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dumkin. For the veterans among your Dumkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumkin lifespan?

Average Dumkin life expectancy in 1965 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dumkin 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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