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Dunl Family History

Dunl 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: Dunn, Dung, Dull, Dul, Dun, Duel, Duhl, Dunk, Dube, Duke

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Where is the Dunl family from?

You can see how Dunl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Dunl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dunl family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunl's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Dunl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Dunl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunl 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Dunl. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dunl. For the veterans among your Dunl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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