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Dunkler Family History

Dunkler 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: Dunkley, Kunkler, Hunkler, Dunker, Dunkle, Dunklee, Ducker, Winkler

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Where is the Dunkler family from?

You can see how Dunkler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunkler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunkler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Dunkler families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Dunkler's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Dunkler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunkler 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 Dunkler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dunkler. 60% of Dunkler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dunkler women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    60%
  • Student
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Dunkler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 544 census records available for the last name Dunkler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunkler 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Dunkler. 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 605 military records available for the last name Dunkler. For the veterans among your Dunkler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunkler lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Dunkler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Dunkler in 1968 was 57, and 79 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunkler 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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