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Dulmes Family History

Dulmes 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: Holmes, Bulmer, Ulmer, Doles, Dumas, Duley, Calmes, Domes, Jules

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Where is the Dulmes family from?

You can see how Dulmes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dulmes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dulmes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Dulmes families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Dulmes's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dulmes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dulmes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dulmes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dulmes. 39% of Dulmes men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dulmes women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Proprietor
    31%
  • Farmer
    31%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 587 census records available for the last name Dulmes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dulmes 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Dulmes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 59 military records available for the last name Dulmes. For the veterans among your Dulmes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dulmes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Dulmes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dulmes in 1967 was 81, and 45 in 2003.

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