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Dunkerley Family History

Dunkerley Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Dunkley.

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


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Where is the Dunkerley family from?

You can see how Dunkerley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunkerley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dunkerley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 915 Dunkerley families living in Lancashire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Dunkerley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dunkerley families in 1891.
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What did your Dunkerley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dunkerley. 9% of Dunkerley men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Dunkerley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dunkerley were Retired and Cotton Weaver.

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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

  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Cotton Spinner Retired
    6%
  • Cotton Spinner
    6%
  • Retired
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Cotton Weaver
    2%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Dunkerley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunkerley 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 Dunkerley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dunkerley. For the veterans among your Dunkerley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunkerley lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Dunkerley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Dunkerley in 1959 was 57, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunkerley 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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