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Dunmead Family History

Dunmead 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: Dunman, Dunlea, Dunstan, Dunford, Smead, Duncan, Dunay, Dunham

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Where is the Dunmead family from?

You can see how Dunmead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunmead family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunmead families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Dunmead families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunmead's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Dunmead families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunmead surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Dunmead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunmead 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Dunmead. 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 92 military records available for the last name Dunmead. For the veterans among your Dunmead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunmead lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dunmead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Dunmead in 1963 was 73, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunmead 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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