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Dunbon Family History

Dunbon 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: Dunton, Dundon, Dunson, Dubon, Hunton, Denton, Dunlop, Duncan, Dunn

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Where is the Dunbon family from?

You can see how Dunbon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunbon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dunbon families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Dunbon families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunbon's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Dunbon families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunbon 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 91 census records available for the last name Dunbon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunbon 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dunbon. 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 11 military records available for the last name Dunbon. For the veterans among your Dunbon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dunbon

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