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Dumarais Family History

Dumarais 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: Demarais, Dumais, Desmarais, Demaris, Dumars, Maras, Duris, Martis

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Where is the Dumarais family from?

You can see how Dumarais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumarais family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dumarais families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Dumarais families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dumarais's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dumarais families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dumarais surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dumarais ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dumarais. 58% of Dumarais 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 1921

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Cultivateur
    43%
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What Dumarais family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Dumarais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumarais 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Dumarais. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dumarais. For the veterans among your Dumarais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumarais lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Dumarais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dumarais in 1963 was 75, and 94 in 1993.

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