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Dunnam Family History

Dunnam Surname Meaning

English: variant of Dunham.

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


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Where is the Dunnam family from?

You can see how Dunnam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunnam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dunnam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Dunnam families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Dunnam's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Dunnam families in 1891.
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What did your Dunnam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dunnam. 29% of Dunnam men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Dunnam women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dunnam were Proprietor and Clerk.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    15%
  • Student Nurse
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dunnam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunnam 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Dunnam. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dunnam. For the veterans among your Dunnam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunnam lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Dunnam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dunnam in 1954 was 59, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunnam 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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