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Dunathan Family History

Dunathan 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: Donathan, Dunstan, Jonathan, Nathan, Dunagan, Dunavan, Duncan, Dunham

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Where is the Dunathan family from?

You can see how Dunathan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunathan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunathan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dunathan family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunathan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dunathan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunathan 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 209 census records available for the last name Dunathan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunathan 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 Dunathan. 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 26 military records available for the last name Dunathan. For the veterans among your Dunathan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunathan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Dunathan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dunathan in 1964 was 61, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunathan 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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