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Dunser Family History

Dunser 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: Runser, Dunster, Dunner, Unser, Dunker, Danser, Ducker, Manser

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Where is the Dunser family from?

You can see how Dunser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dunser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dunser families living in Indiana. This was about 35% of all the recorded Dunser's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Dunser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunser 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 Dunser ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dunser. 100% of Dunser 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Dunser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Dunser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunser 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Dunser. 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 57 military records available for the last name Dunser. For the veterans among your Dunser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunser lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Dunser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dunser in 1961 was 51, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dunser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunser 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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