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Dunna Family History

Dunna 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: Dunn, Dunne, Danna, Donna, Dunnam, Duan, Gunn, Dana, Hanna, Penna

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Where is the Dunna family from?

You can see how Dunna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunna family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunna families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Dunna family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunna's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Dunna families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunna 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 Dunna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Peddler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dunna. 50% of Dunna men worked as a Peddler.

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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

  • Peddler
    50%
  • Mechanic
    50%

What Dunna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 508 census records available for the last name Dunna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunna 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Dunna. 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 45 military records available for the last name Dunna. For the veterans among your Dunna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunna lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Dunna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dunna in 1981 was 67, and 79 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dunna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunna 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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