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Dumton Family History

Dumton 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: Dunton, Dutton, Duston, Ruston, Lutton, Dustin, Buxton, Dalton, Luton

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Where is the Dumton family from?

You can see how Dumton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumton family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Dumton families living in Alabama. This was about 83% of all the recorded Dumton's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Dumton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dumton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dumton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dumton. 100% of Dumton men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Dumton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumton 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Dumton. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dumton. For the veterans among your Dumton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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