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Dunken Family History

Dunken 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: Dunkel, Dunker, Dunkin, Duke, Kunkel, Ducker, Duncan, Dennen, Dunn

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Where is the Dunken family from?

You can see how Dunken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Dunken families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Dunken's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dunken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunken 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 Dunken ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dunken. 100% of Dunken women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dunken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunken 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Dunken. 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 480 military records available for the last name Dunken. For the veterans among your Dunken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunken lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dunken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Dunken in 1964 was 83, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dunken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunken 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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