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Dunkson Family History

Dunkson 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: Dunson, Dunton, Dundon, Denison, Duerson, Hinkson, Dunkin, Tunison

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Where is the Dunkson family from?

You can see how Dunkson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunkson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dunkson families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Dunkson families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Dunkson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dunkson families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Dunkson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunkson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dunkson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dunkson. For the veterans among your Dunkson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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