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Dunkeley Family History

Dunkeley 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: Dunkley, Dunkerley, Bunkley, Dunkel, Bulkeley, Hunkele, Dunkle

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Where is the Dunkeley family from?

You can see how Dunkeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunkeley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Dunkeley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Dunkeley families living in Leicestershire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Dunkeley's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Dunkeley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Dunkeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunkeley 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Dunkeley. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dunkeley. For the veterans among your Dunkeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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