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Dunwan Family History

Dunwan 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: Duncan, Dungan, Dunman, Dunstan, Duan, Dunay, Dinan, Dunham, Dunn

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Where is the Dunwan family from?

You can see how Dunwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunwan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dunwan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Dunwan families living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunwan's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Dunwan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunwan 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 56 census records available for the last name Dunwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunwan 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Dunwan. 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 11 military records available for the last name Dunwan. For the veterans among your Dunwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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