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Dumvill Family History

Dumvill 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: Duvall, Rumrill, Pummill, Mill, Deville, Hamill, Tuthill, Dill

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Where is the Dumvill family from?

You can see how Dumvill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumvill family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dumvill families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Dumvill families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Dumvill's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dumvill families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Dumvill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumvill 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 Dumvill. 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 Dumvill. For the veterans among your Dumvill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumvill lifespan?

Average Dumvill life expectancy in 1983 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dumvill 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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