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Dunbe Family History

Dunbe 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: Dube, Dunne, Duke, Bunde, Due, Dunay, Dunn, June, Dane, Duque

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Where is the Dunbe family from?

You can see how Dunbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunbe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dunbe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Dunbe family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunbe's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Dunbe families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunbe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Dunbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunbe 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dunbe. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dunbe. For the veterans among your Dunbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunbe lifespan?

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