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Dunkins Family History

Dunkins 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: Denkins, Dunkin, Dinkins, Junkins, Hunkins, Dunning, Dockins, Burkins

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Where is the Dunkins family from?

You can see how Dunkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunkins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Dunkins families living in Kent. This was about 39% of all the recorded Dunkins's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Dunkins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunkins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dunkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dunkins. 45% of Dunkins men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dunkins women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dunkins were Stevedor and Housekeeper.

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Cook
    8%
  • Stevedor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Laundress
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

What Dunkins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dunkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunkins 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Dunkins. 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 246 military records available for the last name Dunkins. For the veterans among your Dunkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunkins lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dunkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Dunkins in 1964 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunkins 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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