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Dumer Family History

Dumer 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: Duer, Domer, Dumler, Rumer, Damer, Dummer, Kumer, Duker, Dube, Duke

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Where is the Dumer family from?

You can see how Dumer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dumer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dumer family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dumer's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Dumer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dumer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dumer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dumer. 31% of Dumer men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Dumer women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dumer were Truck Driver and 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
    31%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Servant
    20%
  • Housewife
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dumer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumer 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Dumer. 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 185 military records available for the last name Dumer. For the veterans among your Dumer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Dumer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dumer in 1957 was 42, and 91 in 2003.

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