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Dunakin Family History

Dunakin 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: Dunkin, Dunagin, Dunavin, Durkin, Dinkin, Duskin, Danskin, Junkin

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Where is the Dunakin family from?

You can see how Dunakin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunakin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunakin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Dunakin families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunakin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dunakin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunakin 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 Dunakin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dunakin. 43% of Dunakin men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 885 census records available for the last name Dunakin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunakin 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Dunakin. 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 151 military records available for the last name Dunakin. For the veterans among your Dunakin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunakin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Dunakin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dunakin in 1954 was 56, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunakin 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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