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Dunker Family History

Dunker Surname Meaning

North German: nickname from Middle Low German dunker ‘dark conceited’ or ‘unclear’.

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


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Where is the Dunker family from?

You can see how Dunker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Dunker families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Dunker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dunker families in 1891.
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What did your Dunker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dunker. 100% of Dunker men worked as a Bank Clerk and 100% of Dunker 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bank Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Dunker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunker 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Dunker. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Dunker. For the veterans among your Dunker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunker lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Dunker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dunker in 1948 was 75, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunker 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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