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Dunt Family History

Dunt Surname Meaning

from Middle English dunt dount dint dent ‘blow (of a weapon or implement); combat’ (Old English dynt).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dunt family from?

You can see how Dunt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Dunt families living in Norfolk. This was about 26% of all the recorded Dunt's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Dunt families in 1891.
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What did your Dunt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dunt. 58% of Dunt men worked as a General Labourer and 91% of Dunt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dunt were Dairy Farmer and Housekeeper Retired.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    58%
  • Dairy Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Mens Rubber Boot Maker
    4%
  • Housekeeper Retired
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dunt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunt 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 463 immigration records available for the last name Dunt. 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 409 military records available for the last name Dunt. For the veterans among your Dunt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Dunt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dunt in 1963 was 78, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunt 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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