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Dumaine Family History

Dumaine Name Meaning

French:: habitational name with fused preposition and definite article du ‘from the’ for someone from Le Maine the name of a former province in northwestern France. topographic name with fused preposition and definite article du ‘from the’ from Old French maine ‘dwelling residence’ a derivative of the verb manoir (from Latin manere ‘to stay to remain)’ or a habitational name from any of numerous minor places in various parts of France named with this word.

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


Similar surnames: Demaine, Maine, Duman, Laine, Dubin, Dumas, Dulin, Delane, Delaine

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Where is the Dumaine family from?

You can see how Dumaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumaine family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dumaine families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 146 Dumaine families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Dumaine's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dumaine families in 1911.
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What did your Dumaine ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dumaine. 50% of Dumaine men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Dumaine women worked as a Couturire. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    50%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Journalier
    12%
  • Oils Cutive
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dumaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumaine 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 857 immigration records available for the last name Dumaine. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 401 military records available for the last name Dumaine. For the veterans among your Dumaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumaine lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dumaine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dumaine in 1963 was 71, and 80 in 2004.

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