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Dumka Family History

Dumka 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: Dutka, Duma, Dumke, Dulka, Duke, Duck, Humke, Dura, Duca, Duda

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Where is the Dumka family from?

You can see how Dumka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dumka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Dumka families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Dumka's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Dumka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dumka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dumka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dumka. 34% of Dumka men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Asst
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
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What Dumka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 806 census records available for the last name Dumka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumka 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Dumka. 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 44 military records available for the last name Dumka. For the veterans among your Dumka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumka lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Dumka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dumka in 1967 was 81, and 61 in 2003.

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