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Dumore Family History

Dumore Surname 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: Dunmore, Rumore, Demore, Dumire, Dore, More, Demory, Dunsmore

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Where is the Dumore family from?

You can see how Dumore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumore family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dumore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Dumore families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dumore's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dumore families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dumore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dumore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dumore. 80% of Dumore men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dumore women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    80%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Dumore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dumore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumore 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Dumore. 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 90 military records available for the last name Dumore. For the veterans among your Dumore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumore lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Dumore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dumore in 1956 was 62, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dumore

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dumore ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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