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Dunklau Family History

Dunklau 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: Dunkley, Dencklau, Dunlay, Dunklin, Dunlap, Dunkle, Dunklee, Dunstan

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Where is the Dunklau family from?

You can see how Dunklau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunklau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dunklau families living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Dunklau's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Dunklau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunklau 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 Dunklau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dunklau. 80% of Dunklau men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dunklau women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Dunklau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Dunklau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunklau 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Dunklau. 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 135 military records available for the last name Dunklau. For the veterans among your Dunklau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunklau lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Dunklau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Dunklau in 1944 was 40, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dunklau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunklau 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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