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Dumain Family History

Dumain Name 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: Dumaine, Dumais, Duman, Demain, Duan, Main, Husain, Drain, Dustin

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Where is the Dumain family from?

You can see how Dumain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumain family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dumain families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Dumain families living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dumain's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Dumain families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dumain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dumain ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Jeweller and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dumain. 100% of Dumain men worked as a Jeweller and 100% of Dumain women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Jeweller
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Dumain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 968 census records available for the last name Dumain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumain 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Dumain. 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 68 military records available for the last name Dumain. For the veterans among your Dumain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumain lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Dumain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dumain in 1964 was 76, and 78 in 2001.

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