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Duni Family History

Duni 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, Muni, Dung, Deni, Dani, Dun, Dini, Dunk, Dube, Duke

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Where is the Duni family from?

You can see how Duni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duni family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Duni families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Duni family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Duni's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Duni families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duni 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 Duni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Duni. 47% of Duni 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
    47%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Miner
    16%

What Duni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Duni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duni 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Duni. 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 145 military records available for the last name Duni. For the veterans among your Duni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duni lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Duni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Duni in 1959 was 59, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Duni

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duni 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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