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Dunin Family History

Dunin 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: Duin, Dunn, Dulin, Dubin, Bunin, Dupin, Kunin, Durnin, Dunkin, Duan

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Where is the Dunin family from?

You can see how Dunin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Dunin family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunin's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Dunin families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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What did your Dunin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dunin. 50% of Dunin men worked as an Electrician and 100% of Dunin women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Electrician
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Dunin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 728 census records available for the last name Dunin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunin 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Dunin. 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 914 military records available for the last name Dunin. For the veterans among your Dunin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Dunin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dunin in 1967 was 68, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunin 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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