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Duneman Family History

Duneman 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: Dunman, Dunegan, Dukeman, Dunstan, Duncan, Neman, Deman, Dikeman

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Where is the Duneman family from?

You can see how Duneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duneman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Duneman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Duneman families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Duneman's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Duneman families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duneman 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 Duneman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Duneman. 45% of Duneman men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Driver
    23%

What Duneman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Duneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duneman 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Duneman. 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 55 military records available for the last name Duneman. For the veterans among your Duneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duneman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Duneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Duneman in 1964 was 68, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Duneman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duneman 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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