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Dunnum Family History

Dunnum 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: Dunkum, Dunnam, Dunham, Dunn, Dunne, Dunner, Dullum, Dunnuck, Hannum

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Where is the Dunnum family from?

You can see how Dunnum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunnum family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunnum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Dunnum family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunnum's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Dunnum families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunnum 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 Dunnum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dunnum. 84% of Dunnum men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    84%
  • Laborer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 639 census records available for the last name Dunnum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunnum 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Dunnum. 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 108 military records available for the last name Dunnum. For the veterans among your Dunnum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunnum lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dunnum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dunnum in 1964 was 79, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dunnum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunnum 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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