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Duninghan Family History

Duninghan 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: Dunigan, Cunningham, Dunnington, Dungan, Dunagan, Burningham, Duignan

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Where is the Duninghan family from?

You can see how Duninghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duninghan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1841. The most Duninghan families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Duninghan families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Duninghan's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Duninghan families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Duninghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duninghan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Duninghan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Duninghan. For the veterans among your Duninghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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