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Dunders Family History

Dunders 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: Wunder, Wonders, Sunder, Dundas, Danvers, Anders, Linders, Dunner

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Where is the Dunders family from?

You can see how Dunders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunders family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dunders families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dunders family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunders's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Dunders families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunders 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 118 census records available for the last name Dunders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunders 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Dunders. 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 1 military records available for the last name Dunders. For the veterans among your Dunders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunders lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1972, in the United States, Dunders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Dunders in 1969 was 78, and 75 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunders 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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