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Dunda Family History

Dunda 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: Duda, Munda, Bunda, Kunda, Dundas, Dinda, Lund, Landa, Dana, Buda

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Where is the Dunda family from?

You can see how Dunda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunda family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dunda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Dunda families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunda's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dunda families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunda 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 Dunda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dunda. 50% of Dunda men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Dunda women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dunda were Clergyman and Maid.

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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
    50%
  • Miner
    28%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Clergyman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Dunda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dunda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunda 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Dunda. 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 306 military records available for the last name Dunda. For the veterans among your Dunda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunda lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Dunda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Dunda in 1952 was 58, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunda 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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