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Dumman Family History

Dumman 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: Duman, Damman, Dunman, Durman, Dudman, Damian, Duan, Dorman, Duncan

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Where is the Dumman family from?

You can see how Dumman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dumman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dumman family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dumman's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Dumman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dumman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dumman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dumman. 27% of Dumman men worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Labor
    27%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farm Labor
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Dumman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumman 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Dumman. 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 50 military records available for the last name Dumman. For the veterans among your Dumman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Dumman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Dumman in 1963 was 80, and 77 in 1996.

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