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Dunahm Family History

Dunahm 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, Dunham, Dunaj, Dahm, Dunphy, Nahm, Dunkum, Danahy, Donaho

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Where is the Dunahm family from?

You can see how Dunahm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunahm family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunahm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dunahm family living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dunahm's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Dunahm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunahm 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 131 census records available for the last name Dunahm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunahm 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Dunahm. 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 22 military records available for the last name Dunahm. For the veterans among your Dunahm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunahm lifespan?

Average Dunahm life expectancy in 1973 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunahm 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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