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Dunloss Family History

Dunloss 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: Dunlop, Duclos, Duross, Dunlow, Tulloss, Dunford, Delos, Dunton

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Where is the Dunloss family from?

You can see how Dunloss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunloss family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1871. The most Dunloss families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 9 Dunloss families living in Ayrshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Dunloss's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Dunloss families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Dunloss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunloss 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Dunloss. 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 military records available for the last name Dunloss. For the veterans among your Dunloss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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