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Dunkelbarger Family History

Dunkelbarger 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: Dunkelberger, Dunkleberger, Durrenberger, Rinkenberger, Guckenberger

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Where is the Dunkelbarger family from?

You can see how Dunkelbarger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunkelbarger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dunkelbarger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Dunkelbarger families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dunkelbarger's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dunkelbarger families in 1880.
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What did your Dunkelbarger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dunkelbarger. 100% of Dunkelbarger men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Dunkelbarger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Dunkelbarger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunkelbarger 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 Dunkelbarger. 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 81 military records available for the last name Dunkelbarger. For the veterans among your Dunkelbarger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunkelbarger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Dunkelbarger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Dunkelbarger in 1966 was 87, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunkelbarger 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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