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Dumbeck Family History

Dumbeck 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: Dombeck, Dembeck, Lembeck, Dilbeck, Dembek, Bubeck, Dombek, Dobeck

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Where is the Dumbeck family from?

You can see how Dumbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumbeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dumbeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Dumbeck families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Dumbeck's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dumbeck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dumbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dumbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dumbeck. 36% of Dumbeck men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Dumbeck women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dumbeck were Farming and Sales Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Sales Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dumbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumbeck 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Dumbeck. 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 163 military records available for the last name Dumbeck. For the veterans among your Dumbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumbeck lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2002, in the United States, Dumbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dumbeck in 1946 was 49, and 89 in 2002.

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