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Dunbrook Family History

Dunbrook 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: Benbrook, Holbrook, Dubroc, Brook, Buntrock, Dubrow, Ashbrook

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Where is the Dunbrook family from?

You can see how Dunbrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunbrook family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dunbrook families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Dunbrook families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunbrook's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dunbrook families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunbrook 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 Dunbrook ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dunbrook. 60% of Dunbrook men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Dunbrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunbrook 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Dunbrook. 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 56 military records available for the last name Dunbrook. For the veterans among your Dunbrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunbrook lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Dunbrook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dunbrook in 1963 was 63, and 65 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dunbrook

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunbrook 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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