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Dunty Family History

Dunty 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: Dunay, Duty, Duntz, Dungy, Hunt, Bunt, Dury, Dust, Denny, Duffy

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Where is the Dunty family from?

You can see how Dunty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunty family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Dunty family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunty's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dunty families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunty 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 284 census records available for the last name Dunty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunty 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Dunty. 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 39 military records available for the last name Dunty. For the veterans among your Dunty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunty lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Dunty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dunty in 1975 was 88, and 45 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunty 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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