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Dunhay Family History

Dunhay 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: Dunay, Dunham, Dunlay, Duncan, Duray, Dubray, Dunaj, Denham, Dundas

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Where is the Dunhay family from?

You can see how Dunhay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunhay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Dunhay families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Dunhay families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dunhay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dunhay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunhay 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 32 census records available for the last name Dunhay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunhay 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 Dunhay. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dunhay. For the veterans among your Dunhay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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