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Dundson Family History

Dundson 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: Dundon, Dunson, Dunton, Omundson, Denison, Hudson, Duerson, Tunison

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Where is the Dundson family from?

You can see how Dundson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dundson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dundson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Dundson families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Dundson's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Dundson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dundson 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 Dundson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dundson. 100% of Dundson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Dundson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dundson 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Dundson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dundson. For the veterans among your Dundson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dundson lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dundson

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