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Dunan Family History

Dunan 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: Duan, Duncan, Dunay, Dinan, Dunn, Dunaj, Dugan, Duman, Duran, Duzan

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Where is the Dunan family from?

You can see how Dunan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 16 Dunan families living in Caithness. This was about 57% of all the recorded Dunan's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Dunan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunan 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 Dunan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dunan. 100% of Dunan 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%

What Dunan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dunan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunan 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 556 immigration records available for the last name Dunan. 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 289 military records available for the last name Dunan. For the veterans among your Dunan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Dunan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dunan in 1962 was 72, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dunan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunan 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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