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Dunburg Family History

Dunburg 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: Duxbury, Dulberg, Dunbar, Danbury, Humburg, Rumburg, Walburg, Dunford

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Where is the Dunburg family from?

You can see how Dunburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dunburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Dunburg families living in Illinois. This was about 90% of all the recorded Dunburg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dunburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Dunburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Dunburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunburg 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Dunburg. 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 22 military records available for the last name Dunburg. For the veterans among your Dunburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunburg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Dunburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dunburg in 1965 was 71, and 95 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunburg 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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