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Dunkelmann Family History

Dunkelmann 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: Winkelmann, Dinkelman, Deckelman, Engelmann, Pinkelman, Gunselman

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Where is the Dunkelmann family from?

You can see how Dunkelmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunkelmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dunkelmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dunkelmann families living in Kansas. This was about 64% of all the recorded Dunkelmann's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Dunkelmann families in 1880.
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What did your Dunkelmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Inspector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dunkelmann. 100% of Dunkelmann women worked as an Inspector.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dunkelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunkelmann 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Dunkelmann. 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 111 military records available for the last name Dunkelmann. For the veterans among your Dunkelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunkelmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dunkelmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dunkelmann in 1963 was 69, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dunkelmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunkelmann 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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