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Dunwar Family History

Dunwar 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: Dunbar, Ungar, Duncan, Dunay, Dunham, Dunaj, Anwar, Dewar, Dundas

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Where is the Dunwar family from?

You can see how Dunwar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunwar family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Dunwar family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dunwar's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Dunwar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunwar 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 40 census records available for the last name Dunwar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunwar 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dunwar. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dunwar. For the veterans among your Dunwar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunwar lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Dunwar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dunwar in 1982 was 74, and 98 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunwar 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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