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Dunh Family History

Dunh 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: Dunn, Duch, Dung, Dush, Dun, Duh, Dinh, Danh, Dunk, Dube

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Where is the Dunh family from?

You can see how Dunh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunh family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Dunh families living in Sussex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dunh's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Dunh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunh 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 61 census records available for the last name Dunh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunh 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Dunh. 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 20 military records available for the last name Dunh. For the veterans among your Dunh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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