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Dunke Family History

Dunke 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: Duke, Denke, Dunne, Punke, Hunke, Dunkel, Dunker, Danke, Runke

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Where is the Dunke family from?

You can see how Dunke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dunke families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 19 Dunke families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Dunke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dunke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunke 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 Dunke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dunke. 25% of Dunke men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Plumber
    13%

What Dunke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 893 census records available for the last name Dunke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunke 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Dunke. 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 125 military records available for the last name Dunke. For the veterans among your Dunke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunke lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1993, in the United States, Dunke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dunke in 1975 was 34, and 71 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dunke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunke 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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