Origins of the Dumbar surname
About the Dumbars
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Interesting facts about Dumbar
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Dumbar surname. The oldest one dates back to 1829.
Who were Dumbars most likely to marry?
Dunbar Or Dumbars
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Our tell us which families married Dumbars.
What are the most common Dumbar first names?
John
James
Margaret
Mary
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Common jobs for Dumbars
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Dumbars in 1921
Wife
4
Annuitant
3
Cotton Mill Worker
3
Domestic Servant
3
Dressmaker
3
Common male occupations for Dumbars in 1921
Farm Servant
11
Baxter
8
Barber
6
Mert
6
Skiner
6
