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Dunsdan Family History

Dunsdan 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: Dunstan, Duncan, Dundon, Dundas, Dungan, Dunman, Dunagan, Dunson

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Where is the Dunsdan family from?

You can see how Dunsdan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunsdan family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Dunsdan family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunsdan's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Dunsdan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunsdan 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 Dunsdan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dunsdan. 100% of Dunsdan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Dunsdan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunsdan 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dunsdan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Dunsdan. For the veterans among your Dunsdan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dunsdan

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