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Dumis Family History

Dumis 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: Duris, Dumais, Dumas, Duis, Dubis, Danis, Damas, Duin, Rubis, Dulin

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Where is the Dumis family from?

You can see how Dumis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dumis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Dumis families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Dumis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dumis families in 1880.
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What did your Dumis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dumis. 55% of Dumis men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dumis women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dumis were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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
    55%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Dumis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumis 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Dumis. 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 61 military records available for the last name Dumis. For the veterans among your Dumis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Dumis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dumis in 1969 was 71, and 81 in 2001.

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