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Early Origins of the Dumore family

The surname Dumore was first found in Bavaria, where the name Drummer was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Dumore family

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Dumore Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Drummer, Drümmer, Drammar, Dramard, Dromer, Dromore, Dumer, Dümer and many more.

Early Notables of the Dumore family

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New Zealand Dumore migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Dumore Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
  • Mr. Joseph Dumore, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Swordfish" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 27th July 1858 1


  1. New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 26th March 2019). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html


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