History of your Surname
Get access to Dumphreys family records.Start a free trial

Dumphreys Family History

Dumphreys 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: Humphreys, Humphrey, Mumphrey, Pumphrey, Umphress, Humphrys, Umphrey

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Dumphreys family from?

You can see how Dumphreys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumphreys family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Dumphreys families living in London. This was about 90% of all the recorded Dumphreys's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dumphreys families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dumphreys surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Dumphreys ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dumphreys. 100% of Dumphreys women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

View Census Data for Dumphreys | Data not to scale

*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%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Dumphreys family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 712 census records available for the last name Dumphreys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumphreys census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Dumphreys

Passenger Lists

There are 24 immigration records available for the last name Dumphreys. 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.

View all Dumphreys immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Dumphreys. For the veterans among your Dumphreys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Dumphreys military records

You've only scratched the surface of Dumphreys family history

Discover More

What is the average Dumphreys lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Dumphreys family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Dumphreys last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial