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Dunmars Family History

Dunmars 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: Dumars, Dumais, Dunmire, Denmark, Dumas, Dunmore, Dundas, Dunbar

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Where is the Dunmars family from?

You can see how Dunmars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunmars family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Dunmars families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunmars's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Dunmars families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunmars 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 Dunmars ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dunmars. 100% of Dunmars men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Dunmars family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Dunmars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunmars 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dunmars. 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 Dunmars. For the veterans among your Dunmars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunmars lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Dunmars life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dunmars in 1967 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dunmars

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunmars 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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