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Dumphy Family History

Dumphy Surname Meaning

from Mac Donnchaidh see Dunphy.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dumphy family from?

You can see how Dumphy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumphy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dumphy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 56 Dumphy families living in New Brunswick. This was about 34% of all the recorded Dumphy's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Dumphy families in 1911.
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What did your Dumphy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dumphy. 38% of Dumphy men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Labourer
    32%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Dumphy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumphy 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Dumphy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dumphy. For the veterans among your Dumphy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumphy lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Dumphy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dumphy in 1958 was 53, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dumphy 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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