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Duna Family History

Duna 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: Dana, Dunay, Dunn, Dura, Duca, Duda, Dung, Kuna, Dunaj, Dua

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Where is the Duna family from?

You can see how Duna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duna family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Duna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Duna families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Duna's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Duna families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duna 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 Duna ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Duna. 100% of Duna women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Duna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duna 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 674 immigration records available for the last name Duna. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 267 military records available for the last name Duna. For the veterans among your Duna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duna lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Duna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Duna in 1963 was 60, and 66 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Duna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duna 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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