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Dunbam Family History

Dunbam 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: Dunham, Dunbar, Dunnam, Duncan, Dunay, Durban, Dunaj, Denham, Dundas

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Where is the Dunbam family from?

You can see how Dunbam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunbam family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dunbam families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Dunbam family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunbam's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Dunbam families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Dunbam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunbam 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Dunbam. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dunbam. For the veterans among your Dunbam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunbam lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunbam 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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