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Dumar Family History

Dumar 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: Kumar, Demar, Dumas, Duman, Dugar, Duma, Dumars, Omar, Duan, Dear

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Where is the Dumar family from?

You can see how Dumar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dumar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Dumar families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Dumar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dumar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dumar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dumar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dumar. 25% of Dumar men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Dumar women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dumar were Farm Laborer and Cook. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Cook
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dumar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumar 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Dumar. 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 208 military records available for the last name Dumar. For the veterans among your Dumar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumar lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Dumar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dumar in 1955 was 50, and 69 in 2004.

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