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Dunkee Family History

Dunkee 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: Dunkel, Dunker, Dundee, Durkee, Dunkle, Dunfee, Dunklee, Dungee, Duke

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Where is the Dunkee family from?

You can see how Dunkee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunkee family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dunkee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Dunkee families living in Michigan. This was about 42% of all the recorded Dunkee's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dunkee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunkee 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 199 census records available for the last name Dunkee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunkee 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Dunkee. 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 38 military records available for the last name Dunkee. For the veterans among your Dunkee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunkee lifespan?

Average Dunkee life expectancy in 1963 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunkee 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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