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Dunnat Family History

Dunnat 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: Dunnam, Donat, Ducat, Duncan, Dunay, Dunham, Dunn, Dunnett, Dunne

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Where is the Dunnat family from?

You can see how Dunnat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunnat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dunnat families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Dunnat families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunnat's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Dunnat families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunnat 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 13 census records available for the last name Dunnat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunnat 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Dunnat. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dunnat. For the veterans among your Dunnat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunnat lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunnat 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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