This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Dunfred family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Dunfred Family History

Dunfred 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: Dunford, Manfred, Unfried, Dunfield, Dunfee, Duffer, Dunkley

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Dunfred family from?

You can see how Dunfred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunfred family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Dunfred families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Dunfred families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunfred's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dunfred families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunfred surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Dunfred family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Dunfred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunfred census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Dunfred

Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Dunfred. 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.

View all Dunfred immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Dunfred. For the veterans among your Dunfred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Dunfred military records

You've only scratched the surface of Dunfred family history

Discover More

What is the average Dunfred lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Dunfred life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dunfred in 1966 was 62, and 86 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dunfred

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunfred 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Dunfred family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial