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Duningham Family History

Duningham 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: Cunningham, Burningham, Laningham, Ellingham, Ingham, Dunham, Bingham

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Where is the Duningham family from?

You can see how Duningham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duningham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Duningham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Duningham families living in Durham. This was about 36% of all the recorded Duningham's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Duningham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duningham 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 204 census records available for the last name Duningham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duningham 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Duningham. 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 7 military records available for the last name Duningham. For the veterans among your Duningham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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