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Dumey Family History

Dumey 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: Duley, Ducey, Tumey, Demey, Duey, Sumey, Dubey, Dube, Duke, Due

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Where is the Dumey family from?

You can see how Dumey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dumey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Dumey families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Dumey's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Dumey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dumey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dumey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dumey. 50% of Dumey men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Dumey women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dumey were Farm Laborer and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Lawyer
    10%
  • Section Hand
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    40%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dumey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumey 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Dumey. 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 98 military records available for the last name Dumey. For the veterans among your Dumey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dumey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dumey in 1963 was 84, and 77 in 2004.

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