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Dunches Family History

Dunches 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: Funches, Punches, Dunshee, Dyches, Dutcher, Sanches, Funchess

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Where is the Dunches family from?

You can see how Dunches families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunches family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dunches family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunches's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dunches families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunches surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Dunches. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunches 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 Dunches. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dunches. For the veterans among your Dunches ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunches lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1984, in the United States, Dunches life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Dunches in 1962 was 74, and 58 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunches 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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