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Dumbrow Family History

Dumbrow 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: Dubrow, Dombrow, Dubroc, Disbrow, Dobrow, Damrow, Dubow, Cumbow

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Where is the Dumbrow family from?

You can see how Dumbrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumbrow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dumbrow family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dumbrow's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Dumbrow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dumbrow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dumbrow ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Part Owner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Dumbrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumbrow 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Dumbrow. 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 Dumbrow. For the veterans among your Dumbrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumbrow lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1979, in the United States, Dumbrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Dumbrow in 1968 was 82, and 58 in 1979.

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