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Dunhouse Family History

Dunhouse 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: Outhouse, Dykhouse, House, Newhouse, Barnhouse, Dunmore, Evenhouse

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Where is the Dunhouse family from?

You can see how Dunhouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunhouse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dunhouse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Dunhouse families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dunhouse's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dunhouse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunhouse 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 Dunhouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dunhouse. 100% of Dunhouse men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Dunhouse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Dunhouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunhouse 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dunhouse. 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 75 military records available for the last name Dunhouse. For the veterans among your Dunhouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunhouse lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Dunhouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dunhouse in 1975 was 89, and 99 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dunhouse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunhouse 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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