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Dunder Family History

Dunder 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: Wunder, Sunder, Dunner, Lunder, Dunker, Dundee, Gunder, Mander

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Where is the Dunder family from?

You can see how Dunder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Dunder families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Dunder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dunder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunder 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 Dunder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dunder. 100% of Dunder 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Dunder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunder 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 750 immigration records available for the last name Dunder. 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 174 military records available for the last name Dunder. For the veterans among your Dunder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunder lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Dunder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dunder in 1963 was 36, and 66 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dunder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunder 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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