This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Dunnan family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Dunnan Family History

Dunnan 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: Duncan, Donnan, Dungan, Dunman, Dunnam, Durnan, Dunstan, Duan, Mannan

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Dunnan family from?

You can see how Dunnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunnan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunnan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 28 Dunnan families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Dunnan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dunnan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunnan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Dunnan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dunnan. 100% of Dunnan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Dunnan | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dunnan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dunnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunnan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Dunnan

Passenger Lists

There are 649 immigration records available for the last name Dunnan. 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.

View all Dunnan immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 395 military records available for the last name Dunnan. For the veterans among your Dunnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Dunnan military records

You've only scratched the surface of Dunnan family history

Discover More

What is the average Dunnan lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Dunnan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dunnan in 1951 was 36, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dunnan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunnan 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Dunnan family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial