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Dumpson Family History

Dumpson 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: Cumpston, Sampson, Hampson, Upson, Simpson, Duerson, Dunson, Tompson

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Where is the Dumpson family from?

You can see how Dumpson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumpson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dumpson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Dumpson families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dumpson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dumpson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dumpson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dumpson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dumpson. 45% of Dumpson men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dumpson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dumpson were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 750 census records available for the last name Dumpson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumpson 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Dumpson. 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 113 military records available for the last name Dumpson. For the veterans among your Dumpson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumpson lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Dumpson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Dumpson in 1954 was 54, and 65 in 2004.

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