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Dunkin Family History

Dunkin Surname Meaning

Manx: variant of Duncan. Irish (Fermanagh): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Duinnchinn (see Duncan).

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


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Where is the Dunkin family from?

You can see how Dunkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 98 Dunkin families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Dunkin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dunkin families in 1891.
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What did your Dunkin 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 Dunkin. 20% of Dunkin men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Dunkin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dunkin were Agricultural Labourer and Private Means.

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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
    20%
  • Gardener
    20%
  • Dentist
    16%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dunkin. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Dunkin. For the veterans among your Dunkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunkin lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Dunkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dunkin in 1940 was 33, and 74 in 2004.

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