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Dummell Family History

Dummell 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: Hummell, Rummell, Hummel, Rummel, Dummer, Dupell, Dunwell, Duell

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Where is the Dummell family from?

You can see how Dummell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dummell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dummell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Dummell families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dummell's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Dummell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dummell 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 88 census records available for the last name Dummell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dummell 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Dummell. 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 13 military records available for the last name Dummell. For the veterans among your Dummell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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