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Dunzan Family History

Dunzan 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, Duzan, Dungan, Dunman, Dunstan, Duan, Dunay, Dinan, Dunham

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Where is the Dunzan family from?

You can see how Dunzan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunzan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Dunzan families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Dunzan family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunzan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dunzan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunzan 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 14 census records available for the last name Dunzan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunzan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dunzan. 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 Dunzan. For the veterans among your Dunzan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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