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Dumston Family History

Dumston 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: Duston, Durston, Dunston, Dunstan, Burston, Ruston, Dustin, Hurston

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Where is the Dumston family from?

You can see how Dumston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumston family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dumston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Dumston family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dumston's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Dumston families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dumston 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 47 census records available for the last name Dumston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumston 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 Dumston. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dumston. For the veterans among your Dumston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumston lifespan?

Average Dumston life expectancy in 1978 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dumston 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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