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Dunbarin Family History

Dunbarin 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, Dunagin, Dunavin, Dobrin, Duncan, Dubin, Durban, Darin

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Where is the Dunbarin family from?

You can see how Dunbarin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunbarin family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Dunbarin families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunbarin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dunbarin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Dunbarin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunbarin 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dunbarin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dunbarin. For the veterans among your Dunbarin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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