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Dummitt Family History

Dummitt Name Meaning

English: variant of Dummett itself a habitational name from Dommett in Buckland Saint Mary (Somerset). This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Cumming, Emmett, Dimmick, Dumaine, Demmitt, Hammett, Summitt, Dunnett

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Where is the Dummitt family from?

You can see how Dummitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dummitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dummitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Dummitt families living in London. This was about 85% of all the recorded Dummitt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dummitt families in 1891.
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What did your Dummitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dummitt. 100% of Dummitt men worked as a Coal Hewer and 100% of Dummitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dummitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dummitt 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Dummitt. 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 233 military records available for the last name Dummitt. For the veterans among your Dummitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dummitt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dummitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dummitt in 1964 was 91, and 68 in 2004.

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