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Dumlap Family History

Dumlap 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: Dunlap, Dumlao, Dunlop, Dumas, Dumler, Duman, Dulak, Dulac, Dulay

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Where is the Dumlap family from?

You can see how Dumlap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumlap family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dumlap families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 10 Dumlap families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Dumlap's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dumlap families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dumlap 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 Dumlap ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dumlap. 30% of Dumlap men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Dumlap women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dumlap were Farming and Housekeeper.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    26%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    18%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 725 census records available for the last name Dumlap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumlap 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Dumlap. 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 160 military records available for the last name Dumlap. For the veterans among your Dumlap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumlap lifespan?

Average Dumlap life expectancy in 1996 was 47 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dumlap 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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