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Dunkirk Family History

Dunkirk 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: Dunmire, Buskirk, Dunker, Dunkin, Ducker, Dunford, Durick, Dunkley

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Where is the Dunkirk family from?

You can see how Dunkirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunkirk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunkirk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Dunkirk families living in Surrey. This was about 36% of all the recorded Dunkirk's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Dunkirk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dunkirk. 46% of Dunkirk men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Clerk
    19%

What Dunkirk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dunkirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunkirk 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Dunkirk. 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 135 military records available for the last name Dunkirk. For the veterans among your Dunkirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunkirk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dunkirk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dunkirk in 1963 was 66, and 47 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dunkirk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunkirk 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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