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Dumbar Family History

Dumbar 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: Dunbar, Kumar, Demar, Durban, Dumas, Dumler, Duman, Humber, Dubard

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Where is the Dumbar family from?

You can see how Dumbar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumbar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dumbar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Dumbar families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dumbar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dumbar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dumbar 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 Dumbar ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Colire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dumbar. 100% of Dumbar men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dumbar women worked as a Colire.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Colire
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dumbar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumbar 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 538 immigration records available for the last name Dumbar. 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 336 military records available for the last name Dumbar. For the veterans among your Dumbar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumbar lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Dumbar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dumbar in 1973 was 55, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dumbar 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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