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Dunmir Family History

Dunmir 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: Dunmire, Dunmore, Dummer, Dunner, Dunbar, Dunker, Dunkin, Dunman

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Where is the Dunmir family from?

You can see how Dunmir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunmir family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Dunmir family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunmir's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Dunmir families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunmir 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 22 census records available for the last name Dunmir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunmir 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dunmir. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dunmir. For the veterans among your Dunmir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunmir lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1993, in the United States, Dunmir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dunmir in 1984 was 78, and 55 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunmir 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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