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Dumett Family History

Dumett 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: Duett, Duckett, Emmett, Dunnett, Huett, Puett, Duffett, Dement

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Where is the Dumett family from?

You can see how Dumett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dumett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dumett family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dumett's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Dumett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dumett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dumett ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dumett ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Dumett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumett 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Dumett. 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 15 military records available for the last name Dumett. For the veterans among your Dumett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumett lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Dumett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dumett in 1974 was 73, and 67 in 2001.

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