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Dunemuir Family History

Dunemuir 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: Dunmire, Decuir, Dunsmoor, Dunmyer, Demar, Demler, Dunsmore, Duer

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Where is the Dunemuir family from?

You can see how Dunemuir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunemuir family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Dunemuir families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunemuir's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dunemuir families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Dunemuir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunemuir 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dunemuir. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dunemuir. For the veterans among your Dunemuir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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