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Dumenil Family History

Dumenil 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: Dumesnil, Humenik, Durnil, Domen, Dutil, Dumais, Dubreuil, Demel

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Where is the Dumenil family from?

You can see how Dumenil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumenil family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dumenil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Dumenil families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dumenil's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Dumenil families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dumenil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dumenil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dumenil. 72% of Dumenil men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Receiving Clerk
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dumenil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumenil 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Dumenil. 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 141 military records available for the last name Dumenil. For the veterans among your Dumenil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumenil lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Dumenil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dumenil in 1968 was 46, and 81 in 2004.

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