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Dunkel Family History

Dunkel Surname Meaning

German: nickname from Middle Low German dunkel a byform of dunker ‘dark conceited unclear’ also applied as a byname for a blind person.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dunkel family from?

You can see how Dunkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunkel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunkel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Dunkel families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Dunkel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dunkel families in 1891.
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What did your Dunkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dunkel. 14% of Dunkel men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Dunkel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dunkel were Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    14%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Dunkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunkel 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Dunkel. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Dunkel. For the veterans among your Dunkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunkel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Dunkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dunkel in 1955 was 33, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunkel 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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