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Dunderdale Family History

Dunderdale Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Dunnerdale in Cumbria named in Old Norse as the valley (dalr) of the River Duddon.

The river name is of unexplained etymology.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dunderdale family from?

You can see how Dunderdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunderdale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunderdale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 362 Dunderdale families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dunderdale's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dunderdale families in 1891.
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What did your Dunderdale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dunderdale. 20% of Dunderdale men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Dunderdale women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dunderdale were House Painter decorator and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Gents Hairdresser
    20%
  • Painter decorator
    20%
  • House Painter decorator
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Cotton Weaver
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Dunderdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunderdale 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 913 immigration records available for the last name Dunderdale. 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 768 military records available for the last name Dunderdale. For the veterans among your Dunderdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunderdale lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dunderdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dunderdale in 1963 was 40, and 82 in 2004.

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