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Dunberger Family History

Dunberger 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: Rumberger, Nurnberger, Hunsberger, Dirnberger, Umberger, Berger

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Where is the Dunberger family from?

You can see how Dunberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunberger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dunberger family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunberger's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dunberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dunberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dunberger. 50% of Dunberger men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farming
    50%

What Dunberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Dunberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunberger 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dunberger. 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 61 military records available for the last name Dunberger. For the veterans among your Dunberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunberger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Dunberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Dunberger in 1968 was 75, and 71 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunberger 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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