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Dunnaghan Family History

Dunnaghan 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: Dunnagan, Dunagan, Dunnigan, Kernaghan, Murnahan, Dungan, Dunagin

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Where is the Dunnaghan family from?

You can see how Dunnaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunnaghan family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Dunnaghan families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there was 1 Dunnaghan family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunnaghan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dunnaghan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Dunnaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunnaghan 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Dunnaghan. 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 Dunnaghan. For the veterans among your Dunnaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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