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Dumphrey Family History

Dumphrey 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: Humphrey, Mumphrey, Pumphrey, Umphrey, Humphreys, Duprey, Humphry

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Where is the Dumphrey family from?

You can see how Dumphrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumphrey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dumphrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dumphrey family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dumphrey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dumphrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dumphrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dumphrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dumphrey. 100% of Dumphrey 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 608 census records available for the last name Dumphrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumphrey 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Dumphrey. 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 145 military records available for the last name Dumphrey. For the veterans among your Dumphrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumphrey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Dumphrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dumphrey in 1964 was 79, and 90 in 2002.

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