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Dumstorf Family History

Dumstorf 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: Dunsmore, Dunsford, Dunster, Duston, Durston, Dumitru, Dunston

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Where is the Dumstorf family from?

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

What did your Dumstorf ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dumstorf ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Dumstorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumstorf 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 Dumstorf. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dumstorf. For the veterans among your Dumstorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumstorf lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Dumstorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dumstorf in 1975 was 60, and 85 in 1999.

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