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Dumbrill Family History

Dumbrill Name Meaning

see Dumbrell .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Gambrill, Rumrill, Brill, Gambrell, Drill, Dibrell, Dumbauld, Dodrill

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Where is the Dumbrill family from?

You can see how Dumbrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumbrill family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Dumbrill families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Dumbrill's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dumbrill families in 1891.
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What did your Dumbrill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dumbrill. 34% of Dumbrill men worked as a Gardener and 96% of Dumbrill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dumbrill were Hop Warehouseman and Private Means. .

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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

  • Gardener
    34%
  • Farmer (retired)
    34%
  • Hop Warehouseman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Private Means
    5%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dumbrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumbrill 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Dumbrill. 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 192 military records available for the last name Dumbrill. For the veterans among your Dumbrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumbrill lifespan?

Average Dumbrill life expectancy in 1997 was 104 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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