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Dunnant Family History

Dunnant 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: Duncan, Tennant, Durant, Dunnett, Dunning, Donnan, Hinnant, Dungan

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Where is the Dunnant family from?

You can see how Dunnant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunnant family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunnant families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 21 Dunnant families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunnant's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dunnant families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunnant 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 86 census records available for the last name Dunnant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunnant 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Dunnant. 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 Dunnant. For the veterans among your Dunnant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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