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Dunge Family History

Dunge 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: Runge, Dung, Dunne, Bunge, Junge, Dungey, Dungy, Dungee, Dube, Duke

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Where is the Dunge family from?

You can see how Dunge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunge family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dunge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Dunge families living in Fife. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dunge's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Dunge families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunge 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 236 census records available for the last name Dunge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunge 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Dunge. 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 14 military records available for the last name Dunge. For the veterans among your Dunge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunge lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Dunge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dunge in 1968 was 62, and 82 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunge 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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