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Dunha Family History

Dunha 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: Dunham, Cunha, Dana, Duncan, Dunay, Dunn, Dura, Duch, Duca, Duda

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Where is the Dunha family from?

You can see how Dunha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunha family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dunha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Dunha family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunha's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Dunha families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunha 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 75 census records available for the last name Dunha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunha 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Dunha. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dunha. For the veterans among your Dunha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunha lifespan?

Average Dunha life expectancy in 1995 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunha 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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