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Dunden Family History

Dunden Surname Meaning

see Dundon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dunden family from?

You can see how Dunden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Dunden families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Dunden's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dunden families in 1891.
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What did your Dunden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic At Home was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dunden. 50% of Dunden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic At Home.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic At Home
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dunden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunden 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Dunden. 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 83 military records available for the last name Dunden. For the veterans among your Dunden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunden lifespan?

Between 1947 and 1993, in the United States, Dunden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dunden in 1947 was 47, and 89 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunden 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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