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Dumdey Family History

Dumdey 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: Dudley, Durley, Duskey, Dudek, Rumsey, Duley, Dumler, Summey, Rumley

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Where is the Dumdey family from?

You can see how Dumdey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumdey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dumdey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dumdey family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Dumdey's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dumdey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dumdey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dumdey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pastry was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dumdey. 100% of Dumdey women worked as a Pastry. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Pastry
    100%
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Dumdey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumdey 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Dumdey. 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 17 military records available for the last name Dumdey. For the veterans among your Dumdey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumdey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Dumdey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dumdey in 1969 was 66, and 99 in 2004.

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