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Dunmyer Name Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Duinmeijer (see Dunmire ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Dinger, Dunster, Dumler, Dunner, Dunker, Denoyer, Dummer, Donmoyer

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Where is the Dunmyer family from?

You can see how Dunmyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunmyer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunmyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Dunmyer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 89% of all the recorded Dunmyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dunmyer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunmyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dunmyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dunmyer. 46% of Dunmyer men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Dunmyer women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dunmyer were Truck Driver and Waiter. .

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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
    46%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Waiter
    34%
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Census Records

There are 897 census records available for the last name Dunmyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunmyer 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Dunmyer. 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 162 military records available for the last name Dunmyer. For the veterans among your Dunmyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunmyer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Dunmyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Dunmyer in 1960 was 54, and 66 in 2004.

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