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Dunsen Family History

Dunsen 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: Munsen, Dunson, Dunstan, Duncan, Dennen, Dunn, Dunton, Dundon, Gansen

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Where is the Dunsen family from?

You can see how Dunsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dunsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dunsen family living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunsen's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Dunsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunsen 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 384 census records available for the last name Dunsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunsen 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Dunsen. 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 31 military records available for the last name Dunsen. For the veterans among your Dunsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunsen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Dunsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Dunsen in 1970 was 63, and 65 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunsen 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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