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Dunlson Family History

Dunlson 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, Dunlop, Dunton, Dundon, Donlon, Denison, Duerson, Bulson

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Where is the Dunlson family from?

You can see how Dunlson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunlson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dunlson family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunlson's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Dunlson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Dunlson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunlson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dunlson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Dunlson. For the veterans among your Dunlson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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