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Dunklee Family History

Dunklee Surname Meaning

Altered form of Dunkley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dunklee family from?

You can see how Dunklee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunklee family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunklee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dunklee family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunklee's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Dunklee families in 1891.
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What did your Dunklee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dunklee. 37% of Dunklee men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Dunklee women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dunklee were Proprietor and Nurse.

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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

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Electrician
    11%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dunklee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunklee 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Dunklee. 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 451 military records available for the last name Dunklee. For the veterans among your Dunklee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunklee lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dunklee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dunklee in 1963 was 70, and 84 in 2004.

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