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Dumus Family History

Dumus 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: Dumas, Duus, Demus, Damas, Duris, Duque, Dumais, Rufus, Debus, Dupuy

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Where is the Dumus family from?

You can see how Dumus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dumus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 33 Dumus families living in Georgia. This was about 48% of all the recorded Dumus's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Dumus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dumus 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 Dumus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dumus. 50% of Dumus 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
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 700 census records available for the last name Dumus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumus 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Dumus. 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 40 military records available for the last name Dumus. For the veterans among your Dumus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumus lifespan?

Average Dumus life expectancy in 1978 was 40 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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